From the article: PHOTOS: The Sahara Desert, Painted White With Snow
Ain Sefra is nestled in the heights of the Atlas Mountains in northwestern AlgeriaAin Sefra is nestled in the heights of the Atlas Mountains in northwestern Algeria.
More than a foot of snow fell Sunday on the Sahara, shrouding the orange and red landscape in hues of white. The rare scene didn't last long. Luckily, some local photographers had their cameras ready