First snow in Cairo in 100 years

[DrLeftover]

December 13, 2013

CAIRO -- Snow coated domes and minarets Friday as a record Middle East storm compounded the suffering of Syrian refugees, sent the Israeli army scrambling to dig out stranded motorists and gave Egyptians a rare glimpse of snow in their capital.

Nearly three feet of snow closed roads in and out of Jerusalem, which is set in high hills, and thousands in and around the city were left without power. Israeli soldiers and police rescued hundreds trapped in their cars by snow and ice. In the West Bank, the branches of olive trees groaned under the weight of snow.

In Cairo, where local news reports said the last recorded snowfall was more than 100 years ago, children in outlying districts capered in white-covered streets, and adults marveled at the sight, tweeting pictures of snow-dusted parks and squares. In other parts of the city, rain and hail rocketed down.

http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-snow-israel-egypt-20131213,0,1691393.story#ixzz2nPH76CYZ

 

[RidleyMclue]

That's something rare that you don't hear about everyday from that part of the world. The scenes that I saw from the video were very interesting. I think it's great to see something rare like that happen.

 

[Evil Eye]

And I have yet to see a single flake this winter

 

[DrLeftover]

Report and video from Saudi Arabia.

http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/First_snow_in_decades_surprises_Saudis

 

[Kirito]

And I have yet to see a single flake this winter

Same but I could do without it this winter.

 

[Evil Eye]

http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/First_snow_in_decades_surprises_Saudis

See, I've never done that. Maybe I'm missing out.

Same but I could do without it this winter.

Same.