11.03.2011                      05.Adar ll, 5771

Wetter:

Storm brings snow to north but fails to reach Jerusalem

Jerusalem residents were disappointed Thursday morning to find that the northern snowfall did not reach the capital; alas, Jerusalem residents were left to brave low temperatures and wind-chill, minus the predicted snow.

Snow fell on Mount Hermon Wednesday night, and measurements Thursday showed 70 centimeters of snow on the famed Israeli peak. 150 centimeters of snow were measured by the Hermon's upper cable car.
The skiing hotspot is scheduled to open to visitors over the weekend, and more snow is expected later Thursday….