People in Eastern Europe have been wondering at the appearance of orange-tinted snow. Pictures of the snow have been posted on social media from Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and other eastern European countries. According to the researchers and leading meteorologists of this region, sand flying occurs from Sahara desert storms mixing with snow and rain.
This is not the first time, the phenomenon occurs roughly once every five years but concentrations of sand this time is for more higher than previous occurrences. People of the areas have felt of sand in their mouths. The skiers and snowboarders who have visited these areas have posted pictures of these very unusual scenes on social media.