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What unusual event happened in the Sahara desert on February 18, 1979? How often does this happen there?

Question #149280. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Apr 27 2023.
Originally posted Apr 27 2023 5:30 PM.

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It actually snowed for about 30 minutes on Feb 18, 1979, in southern Algeria. Apparently, the snow melted quickly. In the highest mountains of Chd, also in the Sahara, it will snow every few years.

link https://www.livescience.com/30198-weird-weather-anomalies-110302.html

There are three recorded instances of snow in the lowland including the one in 1979. The other two were in 2016 and 2018.

link https://www.geographyrealm.com/often-snow-sahara-desert/

Apr 27 2023, 5:37 PM
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