After a 25-year absence, snow blankets the Moroccan city of Oujda in an exceptional winter event.

Arab Weather - The Moroccan city of Oujda woke up on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, to a rare winter scene that it had not witnessed for about 25 years, after snow covered the streets and squares of the eastern capital, in an exceptional event that raised widespread questions about the weather reasons behind this sudden change in the weather.

Several weather factors contributed to the snowfall in Oujda.

Weather experts at Arab Weather explained this rare snowfall as being caused by the Kingdom being affected by a deep low-pressure system, accompanied by the rush of a very cold air mass towards the region, which led to a drop in temperatures to levels close to zero degrees Celsius even at low altitudes, which allowed the snow crystals to reach the surface of the earth without melting. The geographical location of Oujda, which is open to cold northerly and easterly winds, also contributed to turning the precipitation into snow.

Details of precipitation and snowfall amount

The snow showers began on Tuesday evening, leaving a layer of snow about two centimeters thick in the center of Oujda, while the surrounding areas, such as the villages of Tinisan and Touissit, recorded heavier rainfall ranging between 7 and 10 centimeters.

Residents rejoice amidst the bitter cold wave

Despite the cold weather, citizens expressed their great happiness at this rare event, considering that this moment brought warmth back to their hearts, and they confirmed that these rainfalls represent good tidings for strengthening the water reserves and reviving the agricultural season.