Snow has already started falling in the central mountainous regions, including in Binyamin. It is expected to strengthen in the coming hours, and may not stop until Wednesday. Heavy rains are expected to fall in the rest of Israel. The Kinneret rose another 7 centimeters since yesterday, and is presently measured at 212.26 centimeters below sea level, or 3.36 meters below optimum level. It has risen 2.16 meters so far this winter.