Israel's central mountainous region, including Jerusalem, gets snowfall every few years. In 2013, a major blizzard knocked out power to several neighborhoods after blanketing the city with up to 30 centimeters (one foot) of snow. That same storm socked higher elevations south of the city with up to 90 centimeters (three feet) of snow in what was deemed a once-in-a-century event.
However, eastern Mediterranean weather is fickle, and predictions of winter wonderlands often don't pan out.
"This could change with the next update (Tuesday evening), as the synoptic conditions are more favorable for snow in Jerusalem," Lynn added.