Snow in Amman - in pictures

Fruit-laden trees are weighed down with snow in Amman, Jordan. All pictures: Amy McConaghy / The National
Fruit-laden trees are weighed down with snow in Amman, Jordan. All pictures: Amy McConaghy / The National
People in Amman woke to find Jordan's capital covered in snow on Thursday.
People in Amman woke to find Jordan's capital covered in snow on Thursday.
Some of the city's streets could only be driven on 'with extreme caution', said officials.
Some of the city's streets could only be driven on 'with extreme caution', said officials.
The rare snowfall was part of a cold snap in Jordan.
The rare snowfall was part of a cold snap in Jordan.
Delighted children made snowmen.
Delighted children made snowmen.
But the cold weather may worry householders, as electricity bills are set to rise.
But the cold weather may worry householders, as electricity bills are set to rise.
The snow transformed the city skyline.
The snow transformed the city skyline.
The wintry blanket brought a new look to familiar views.
The wintry blanket brought a new look to familiar views.
The snow brought some disruption to travel.
The snow brought some disruption to travel.
Some of Amman's streets were impassable by car.
Some of Amman's streets were impassable by car.
Officials said other routes could only be driven with caution.
Officials said other routes could only be driven with caution.
The main roads to reach vital facilities in Amman are open, a municipal officer said.
The main roads to reach vital facilities in Amman are open, a municipal officer said.
Many drivers preferred to wait for a thaw before heading out.
Many drivers preferred to wait for a thaw before heading out.
Some electricity lines, which in Jordan is carried on poles, were downed by the snow.
Some electricity lines, which in Jordan is carried on poles, were downed by the snow.
The snow will help to ease a drought in Jordan.
The snow will help to ease a drought in Jordan.