Rare Snowfall Blankets Roman Forum

A rare falling of snow disrupted schools and services in Rome on February 26 as temperatures plummeted to below freezing.

An emergency plan</a> was put in place to clear streets in the city, which last experienced significant snow in February 2012.

This video, posted to Twitter, shows the ancient Roman Forum covered in a blanket of snow, with some residents taking the opportunity for a snowball fight. Credit: Ewout Kieckens via Storyful