People walk in the snow in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 13, 2013. A storm dubbed "Alexia" brought gusty winds, torrential rains and heavy snowfall to most parts of Syria and the entire Middle East. The storm pushed temperatures below zero and dumped snow and heavy rains. The snowstorm is expected to continue through Friday and possibly early Saturday. (Xinhua/Bassem Tellawi)
People wave from the window of a vehicle in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 13, 2013. A storm dubbed "Alexia" brought gusty winds, torrential rains and heavy snowfall to most parts of Syria and the entire Middle East. The storm pushed temperatures below zero and dumped snow and heavy rains. The snowstorm is expected to continue through Friday and possibly early Saturday. (Xinhua/Bassem Tellawi)