Snow Falls In The Sahara Desert For The First Time Since 1979, And It's Just As Beautiful As You Think

Does it ever snow in the desert? It sounds weird but, turns out it does. Joining in with the festivities around the globe, snow fell on the largest desert in the world, the Sahara Desert.

Snow in the desert is a beautiful coincidence. A rare moment where dozens of weather factors come together perfectly.What it isn't — just in case the thought crossed your mind — is any sort of proof that we shouldn't be worried about global warming."A cold day in the Sahara does not disprove global warming any more than a heat wave in December proves it," says Steven Stoll, a professor who teaches climate history at Fordham University. "No event stands alone."