Snow falls in Sahara for first time in 37 years

Source: CNN | December 21, 2016 | Maureen O'Hare

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The Algerian town of Ain Sefra, deep in the dry, hot Sahara desert was hit by a freak snowfall on December 19. It’s the first time snow has fallen in the region in 37 years.

These incredible pictures by amateur photographer Karim Bouchetata show the town’s red dunes dramatically capped with white snow.

The last time flakes are reported to have fallen here was when a brief blizzard hit town in February 1979.

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  • Consistent December 21, 2016 at 1:01 pm #12317

    EVERYDAY December 21, 2016 at 2:37 pm #12320

    Darn gobal warming.

    My dad was at one point sent to North Africa during WWII. Having never been anywhere other than his hometown, he thought the desert would be hot. He was wrong. It was downright cold, particularly at night.

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