Snow Beginning to Let Up

The snowstorm in the higher areas of the country continued this morning for its third day, but has already begun to let up. The rains in the rest of the country are also scheduled to drop off as the day progresses.

Feb 26, 2003, 1:38 PM (GMT+2)

The snowstorm in the higher areas of the country continued this morning for its third day, but will let up in the course of the day. The rains in the rest of the country are also scheduled to drop off as the day progresses. Public transportation in Jerusalem started late this morning on its main arteries. The Naharayim dam south of the Kinneret was opened today, because of the strong flow, and in fact all rivers in the north are flowing very strongly. The Kinneret jumped another 16 centimeters yesterday, and currently stands at 212.03 meters below sea level - 2.4 meters higher than at the beginning of the rainy season, and 3.1 meters below optimal level.