Jerusalem's Old City Blanketed in Snow After Cold Weather Sweeps Region

Snow accumulated across Jerusalem on January 27 after a cold front moved across the eastern Mediterranean, blanketing holy sites like the Al-Aqsa mosque and Damascus Gate.

According to local news reports, a severe weather system, dubbed “Elpis,” swept through the north of Israel on Wednesday, with snow accumulating in Jerusalem in the evening.

A severe snow warning was issued by the Israel Meteorological Service, with “at least 10 centimeters” (about 4 inches) piling up overnight, according to The Times of Israel.

This footage, shared by Mohamed El Saife, shows Jerusalem residents responding to the winter scene during the early morning hours on Thursday. Credit: Mohamed El Saife via Storyful