Much of the country is basically closed. The two main northern entrances to Jerusalem are closed, as are roads and schools in the many areas currently covered by snow: Hevron, Gush Etzion, Jerusalem, Binyamin, mountainous areas in the Galilee, Tzfat, the Golan, and elsewhere. Over 20 centimeters (8 inches) of snow have piled up in Jerusalem, and a half-meter (20 inches) in the Golan. Eighty snowplow-equipped tractors and garbage trucks are working to clear the capital's main roads, even though there is currently no public transportation, and citizens have been asked not to drive their private cars as well. Knesset committee meetings have been canceled, but Knesset officials say that they will make every effort not to call off this afternoon's main session.



The Adam Bridge has been closed due to the Jordan River's overrunning its banks.