Rare Winter Snowstorm Expected To Blanket Holy City Of Jerusalem Tonight

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 02/16/21 | News Source: i24

'We are doing everything to prepare as much as possible,' Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon said

Communities in northern Israel and the holy city of Jerusalem began preparations on Tuesday for a rare snowstorm expected to arrive later in the evening, according to Israel's Meteorological Service.  

At least four inches (10 centimeters) of snow is expected to blanket the streets of the capital, and up to 11.8 inches (30 centimeters) are expected in the Golan Heights. 

The first snowflakes are expected to appear as early as Tuesday evening in Jerusalem, with the storm expected to intensify Wednesday afternoon and continue until Thursday morning, according to forecasts.

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Accommodations are also being offered to homeless individuals, said the mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Leon.

"We are doing everything possible to prepare... for the announced weather forecast," said the mayor. Read more at i24