The unusual weather phenomenon resulted from a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea. The system brought moisture on a collision course with the desert heat. The reaction caused thunder, hail, and intense storms. After the initial onslaught of heavy storms, snow was dumped on the desert for the first time in recorded history.

The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warns that the desert snow may not be the end of their wacky weather. They advise residents that strong winds, thunderstorms, and hail may come over the next few days. They added an extra warning to remain on high alert for other unusual weather patterns.

The desert snow is currently trending on social media. People are posting videos and still images of the unique snow blanket. This exceptional weather event will be challenging as most residents have never seen snowfall. The snowy blanket is causing slick driving conditions for adventurous drivers.