Snow covers Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region - in pictures

The National
  • Snowfall on the heights of Jebel Al Lawz, in Tabuk. All photos: SPA
    Snowfall on the heights of Jebel Al Lawz, in Tabuk. All photos: SPA
  • In the Tabuk region, where Neom's Trojena development is planned, snow commonly falls in winter.
    In the Tabuk region, where Neom's Trojena development is planned, snow commonly falls in winter.
  • Jebel Al Lawz is a mountain in the north-west of Saudi Arabia.
    Jebel Al Lawz is a mountain in the north-west of Saudi Arabia.
  • The mountain is situated near the Jordanian border, about 200 kilometres north-west of the city of Tabuk.
    The mountain is situated near the Jordanian border, about 200 kilometres north-west of the city of Tabuk.
  • Snow has covered parts of the kingdom’s northern cities over the past few years.
    Snow has covered parts of the kingdom’s northern cities over the past few years.
  • The south-western Asir region, at the other end of the long Hejaz Mountains range to Trojena, was also carpeted in snow in 2018.
    The south-western Asir region, at the other end of the long Hejaz Mountains range to Trojena, was also carpeted in snow in 2018.
  • The kingdom is home to a range of geographies, including the mountain ranges where it snows.
    The kingdom is home to a range of geographies, including the mountain ranges where it snows.
  • Despite this mountain geography, there are currently no outdoor skiing resorts in Saudi Arabia.
    Despite this mountain geography, there are currently no outdoor skiing resorts in Saudi Arabia.
  • Heavy rain and snowfall in the province of Al Ahsa.
    Heavy rain and snowfall in the province of Al Ahsa.
  • Saudi Arabia does have regular snowfall, thanks to its many mountains above 2 500 metres.
    Saudi Arabia does have regular snowfall, thanks to its many mountains above 2 500 metres.
  • Snow carpets the ground in the province of Al Ahsa.
    Snow carpets the ground in the province of Al Ahsa.