Vesuvius gets first sprinkling of snow

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 20 - Mt Vesuvius was dusted by its first snowfall of the year as a cold snap bit Italy on Friday.
    Snow fell in much of Italy on Friday morning, brought by an Arctic weather front, and schools were closed on Sardinia.
    The volcano overlooking Naples was sprinkled with snow from its upper slopes to summit.
    The snow was very welcome in the central Apennines where the tourist industry has been threatened by an absence of the white stuff.
    The wintry weather, which follows a balmy spells over the holidays, is set to last until the end of the month, weathermen say. (ANSA).