Residents in a North African city have experienced significant snowfall for the first time in nearly 25 years - as footage shows locals in thick outerwear enjoying themselves on snow-covered streets.
According to foreign media, the Telegraph reports, on January 7, 2026, the northeastern Moroccan city of Oujda recorded two centimeters of snow in the city center, while surrounding villages saw up to 10 centimeters.
The snowfall is said to have occurred during a cold wave that brought a significant drop in temperatures in parts of North Africa, driven by a powerful low-pressure system and cold air mass.
And the rare natural phenomenon came as a surprise to residents in the semi-arid region, where winter temperatures are usually between 4C and 10C.
While snow is a normal occurrence in some of Morocco's mountain ranges, where ski resorts such as Ifrane and Oukaimeden are located, it is unusual for Oujda, which is located near the border with Algeria.
Although some local reports claim that Oujda last experienced significant snowfall about 14 years ago, many sources such as Arabia Weather broadly cite a longer period of about 25 years. /Telegrafi/
