Snowfall blanketed Morocco’s mountainous regions above 1,400 meters between January 17 and 18, 2025, creating stunning winter vistas.

In Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, heavy snow transformed the city into a scenic wonderland.

Amid the severe cold wave, Moroccan authorities launched emergency measures to assist over 870,000 residents in remote areas, ensuring support during challenging conditions.

Satellite Imagery: Snowfall in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Morocco. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery

This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, captured on January 19, 2025, shows snow covering part of the Atlas Mountains.

Sentinel satellites provide free, open data that supports snow monitoring and mapping, aiding emergency responses and improving community safety.

Featured image credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery

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