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Monday, February 26, 2018

Rare snowfall blankets Rome, closes schools Monday Feb 26,2018


Romans woke to a rare snowfall on Monday Feb 26,2018, after an Arctic storm passing over much of Europe dumped enough snow to force schools to close and public transport to reduce services.

Rome’s Mediterranean climate and proximity to the sea usually result in mild winters, such that restaurants often keep outdoor seating open even through the coldest months of the year.

As a result, the Monday morning Feb 26,2018 snowfall, though not huge in quantity, brought excited young Romans out for a rare snowball fight or walk in the slush.

Mayor Virginia Raggi signed an ordinance Sunday evening Feb 25,2018 closing public schools as a precaution, and many private ones followed suit

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