Jerusalem Preparing for Snowstorm

Jerusalem, 15 February, 2021 (TPS) -- The Jerusalem Municipality is preparing for the stormy weather expected from Tuesday to Thursday, which could include snow, the capital’s first in years.

According to the weather forecast, snow is expected in the Jerusalem area on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow in Jerusalem is a fairly rare occurrence, and even a comparatively small amount of snow shuts down almost the entire city.

The city’s operations center is preparing to recruit vehicles and mechanical engineering equipment, clear blocked major routes, operate the salt distribution system, and operate the 106 municipal call center.

If it does snow, tractors will clear the roads as required.

The Jerusalem Municipality recommends that residents check their heating systems, make sure to seal roofs and openings including windows and shutters, and clear water drainage chambers in yards and gutters on roofs.

Jerusalem’s Mayor Moshe Lion stated that the city is doing its “utmost to best evaluate the weather, in order to provide a professional and quality service to the residents of the city. I call on the residents of the city to observe the safety rules and obey the instructions.”

The fire department also held a special meeting ahead of the storm.

The light rail in the city also issued instructions ahead of the storm and called on the residents not to abandon cars on its tracks.

The system has its own snow-clearing system.

Snow is also expected in Judea and Samaria and in the north of the country.