Snow has Fallen in the Sahara Desert for the First Time in 40 Years
North Africa may just be lucky enough to enjoy a white Christmas this year, after the Sahara was sprinkled with a layer of ice flakes for, what is believed to be, the first snowfall since 1979, according to the Telegraph.
The harsh and hostile climate of the Sahara – specifically in Ain Sefra where the snow fell – can be described as unforgiving and aggressive, with irregular temperatures ranging from -10 degrees to 49 degrees. It comes as no surprise when photographer, Karim Bouchetata, explains, “Everyone was stunned to see snow falling in the desert; it is such a rare occurrence.”
With the snow coated sand dunes close to his hometown, Bouchetata captured mesmerising and otherworldly images of the desert.