Rare snow storm disrupts flights, shuts down schools in Rome

Saint Angelo Castle is seen during a heavy snowfall in downtown Rome, Italy February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Max Rossi

ROME (Reuters) - A rare snow storm in Rome on Monday disrupted transport, shut down schools and prompted the authorities to call in the army to help clear the streets.

Only one runway was operating at Rome's main airport, Fiumicino. The Italian capital's second airport, Ciampino, was closed overnight and workers were clearing a runway to allow it to reopen on Monday morning.