On January 7, 2026, Oujda, a city in northeastern Morocco, saw snowfall for the first time in nearly 25 years. About two centimetres of snow covered the streets downtown. Villages nearby had heavier snowfalls, some reaching up to 10 centimetres. The city usually has dry winters with temperatures between 4°C and 10°C, making this event unusual. Officials called it an unusual event, while locals found it quite peculiar. The snowfall started Tuesday evening and continued into Wednesday morning. It happened due to a strong cold air mass brought by a low-pressure system affecting North Africa, causing temperatures to drop close to zero degrees Celsius. Oujda's location allows cold northerly and easterly winds, which turned rain into snow. People in Oujda were surprised and happy, with many taking photos and videos. For many young residents, this was the first time they saw snow where they live. Nearby villages like Tinisan and Touissit were more heavily covered, slowing movement in those areas. Snow is common in Morocco’s mountain regions but very rare in Oujda, adding to the event's special nature. Despite the cold, people saw the snowfall as a positive sign for water supplies and farming. As the snow melted, the city returned to normal but kept memories of this rare winter spectacle.