Snow in Jerusalem's Old City – in pictures

  • A woman takes a selfie in front of the Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount on a snowy morning in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
    A woman takes a selfie in front of the Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount on a snowy morning in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
  • Children build a snowman in front of the Dome of the Rock. Reuters
    Children build a snowman in front of the Dome of the Rock. Reuters
  • Another snowman after a snowstorm near the Jaffa gate. EPA
    Another snowman after a snowstorm near the Jaffa gate. EPA
  • The picturesque scene after snowfall near Jaffa gate in Jerusalem. The winter storm called 'Elpis' has also affected Turkey and Greece. EPA
    The picturesque scene after snowfall near Jaffa gate in Jerusalem. The winter storm called 'Elpis' has also affected Turkey and Greece. EPA
  • Residents were advised to avoid travelling around Jerusalem as bulldozers were working to remove the deeper lying snow. EPA
    Residents were advised to avoid travelling around Jerusalem as bulldozers were working to remove the deeper lying snow. EPA
  • Elpis blew cold and windy weather into much of Israel. AP
    Elpis blew cold and windy weather into much of Israel. AP
  • Many schools were closed after the heavy snowfall. Reuters
    Many schools were closed after the heavy snowfall. Reuters
  • An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man carries a Torah scroll at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Reuters
    An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man carries a Torah scroll at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Reuters
  • A man shovels snow at Damascus gate. Reuters
    A man shovels snow at Damascus gate. Reuters
  • The wintry weather led to poor visibility in the old town. AP
    The wintry weather led to poor visibility in the old town. AP
  • But people were outside enjoying the snow. AP
    But people were outside enjoying the snow. AP
  • Jerusalem after the snowstorm, as seen from the Mount of Olives. Reuters
    Jerusalem after the snowstorm, as seen from the Mount of Olives. Reuters
  • Ultra-Orthodox Jews walk unsteadily on snow-covered ground at the Western Wall. AP
    Ultra-Orthodox Jews walk unsteadily on snow-covered ground at the Western Wall. AP
  • Children kick snow by the Dome of the Rock. Many of them were delighted that schools were closed. Reuters
    Children kick snow by the Dome of the Rock. Many of them were delighted that schools were closed. Reuters