Jabal Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is the highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, rising to an altitude of 3.004 meters above sea level, and has a number of versants (slopes) and summits. It called (Jabal Shams) because it is the first place to greet sunlight at dawn and the last to bid it farewell at dusk. It is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (149 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, temperature is around 20°C (68°F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0°C (32°F).
Life on the summit is different from what most people are used to, as the weather is mild in summer and cold in winter. Close to the peak lies a deep ravine in the heart of the rocks that can be viewed from the top, which directly overlooks the ravine. At the bottom of the ravine rock formations, chiseled into different forms by erosion, lies a breathtaking depth.
Tourist guest houses have been built where the visitor can spend time enjoying the serenity of the scenic mountain.
Today in Oman Observer Newspaper , they mentioned that the temperatures in Jabal Shams yesterday record rates did not reach it years ago, during the night it became seven degrees Celsius below zero, while freezing the water in the pipes and taps prevented his arrival at home. So the people in Jabal Shams heated the snow to get water. This comes in light of a general decline in temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman, where the meteorological expect continued cold weather and relatively fair weather in the coming days.
The first photo shows the yesterday’s snow in Jabal Shams. But the other photos are old. All of them are from the internet.
This is characterized by the mountain to appreciate the fresh air and beautiful
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