Rome and Vatican City experienced a rare snowfall Monday, the first in the city in six years, according to ABC News.

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Though only a few inches of snow accumulated on the ground, schools and public transit were closed, and traffic was at a standstill, CNN reported. Rome rarely sees freezing temperatures in February, as the average temperature for this time of year is 55.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The city called the Italian army to help spread salt and shovel streets to ease traffic.

The famous Roman Forum and Colosseum were covered in a blanket of snow, and seminarians and priests were photographed enjoying a snowball fight in St. Peter's Square.

Before the last snowfall in 2012, Rome hadn't seen snow in nearly 30 years, The New York Times reported.

weather.com meteorologist Domenica Davis says that another system could bring a light dusting to the area over the next 24 to 48 hours.

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