Snow Preparations

Jerusalem prepares for storm and possible snow

Mayor calls on residents to be attentive to weather forecast, prepare accordingly, and to heed emergency and security guidelines.

With snow falling in Mount Hermon in Golan, towns across northern and central Israel preparing for snow storms as far south as Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Municipality completes preparations for stormy weather with possibility of snow on Wednesday.

Mateh Binyamin regional council, Jerusalem, other areas decide to open schools as snow fails to accumulate.

IDF forces increase presence in Judea and Samaria for fear of Palestinians carrying out attacks due to bad weather conditions.

Guidelines released before snowstorm predicted for next week; municipality takes precautions, building on lessons from 2013 snowstorm.

Jerusalem deputy mayor explains controversial decision to reopen schools.

Thousands of families spending third day without electricity or water. Children with hypothermia evacuated by helicopter.

The snow has brought both wonder, smiles and damage. The following is both staff and reader submissions for Snowstorm 5774.

Jerusalem ‘ready for snow,’ Transport Ministry plans for road closures, Arkia moves flights.