Saudi Gazette report
TURAIF — Turaif governorate in the Northern Borders Region recorded the lowest temperature in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, plunging to -3°C, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).

Frost blanketed the area this morning, highlighting the intensity of the winter cold spell currently affecting the governorate. Other parts of the Northern Borders Region also experienced a significant drop in temperatures this morning, resulting in frost and ice formation overnight and during the early morning hours, particularly in open areas.

According to the NCM, temperatures in Arar may drop to around -3°C due to a cold air mass affecting the area. The NCM had previously issued warnings about the cold wave affecting Turaif and other parts of the Northern Borders Region. It urged the public to take necessary precautions in the midst of a sharp drop in temperatures.