Sahara sees snow for first time in 37 years

For the first time in 37 years and the second time in living memory, snow has fallen in the Sahara desert, which has been known for its brutal and suffocating heat. Amateur photographer Karimm Bouchetata took pictures of the snow in the small Saharan desert town of Ain Sefra, Algeria on December 19, according to a report by the Telegraph. “It looked amazing as the snow settled on the sand and made a great set of photos.”

However, the snow lasted for just one day and melted away due to warm Sahara temperature. Founded in 1881 as a garrison town for the French, Ain Sefra is located in northwest Algeria and is known as “The Gateway to the Desert” with a population of nearly 35,000.
Snow falls in the Sahara desert for the first time in 37 years.