Snow Season in Saudi Arabia

The snow season in Saudi Arabia is a presentation of winter. Snow falls on specific areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia such as the northern and southern regions. Winter in Saudi Arabia lasts from mid-December to mid-March, when temperatures vary from one region to another, but the northern regions experience the lowest temperatures.

Snow falls in Saudi Arabia in several governorates and regions, including the Bllahamr and Billsamr center, the city of Abha in the province of Aseer, and large parts of the city of Al Bahah. Snow also falls in the governorate of Turaif on the northern border, Tabuk in al-Dahr mountain, Al-Alqan, Jabal al-Lawz (almond mountain), as well as in Al Qurayyat governorate in the region of Al Jawf; it also falls in the White Mountain Harrat in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, and Arar in the region of Hazem Aljalamid, in addition to the city of Hail.

Jabal al-Lawz in the Tabuk province, which is 2549 meters high, is one of the annually snowy mountains in winter. It represents the highest mountain peak in Tabuk and is called Jabal al-Lawz (almond mountain) because it is rich in almond trees; it is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations because of its granite plateaus and rock paintings dating 10,000 years back.

The city of Hail, located at an altitude of 915 meters, is one of the cities that witness winter snowfall on its mountains and plains.; Aga and Salma are among its most famous mountains. Moreover, Hail is considered to be one of the tourist cities that attract tourists specifically in the winter.

Snowfall in this area is an incentive for locals and visitors to engage in many activities and events, including camping or what is known locally as "Al-Kashteh," as well as hiking, mountaineering, skiing, off-road SUV driving, camel riding, and star-gazing.