The snowstorm in the higher areas of the country continued this morning for its third day, but let up in the course of the day. The rains in the rest of the country also dropped off somewhat as the day progressed. Public transportation in Jerusalem was reinstated late this morning on the city's main arteries. The Naharayim dam south of the Kinneret was opened 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, but still 3.1 meters below optimal level.



Four roofs in Beit El - including one today - collapsed from the weight of the snow; no one was hurt. The roof of a temporary structure in the IDF's Schneller Compound in Jerusalem similarly collapsed, lightly hurting a reserve soldier. Several other Jerusalem roofs also caved in, including those of two school sports halls, but no one was hurt.