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IN PHOTOS: Snow Blankets Jerusalem as Winter Storm Elpis Hits Israel

Winter storm Elpis has brought almost eight inches of snow to Jerusalem and continues to coat Israel's highest mountain

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Nir Hasson
Zafrir Rinat
Adi Hashmonai
Nir Hasson
Zafrir Rinat
Adi Hashmonai

Winter storm Elpis, which hit Israel on Wednesday, ended Thursday morning after dropping 70 to 100 millimeters of rain in the north and up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) of snow in Jerusalem and the Gush Etzion settlement bloc in the West Bank.

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