Northern Israel to receive four days of rain
Northern Israel gears up for rainy weekend as southern Israelis prepare for flooding in Judean Desert, Dead Sea.
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Heavy rains force road closures in northern Israel
2.36 inches of rain cause road closures in Israel's north, forecast shows temperature drop and continued precipitation.
First rains to fall on Yom Kippur
Temperatures to remain lower than average throughout the week, rain expected to fall in northern Israel and along the coast.
Despite spring, Israel expects rainfall
Sunday rainy, Monday may be as well after light snow falls in Hermon.
Rain, hail expected in Israel over the weekend
Possible flooding in southern Israel as temperatures drop, rains return following heat wave.
Forecast: Snow in the north and possibly in the center
Rains expected through Thursday evening. Snow on northern mountains peaks tomorrow and Thursday morning, likely reaching central hills.
Floods close roads in the Negev
Winter returns with a vengeance: ceiling collapses in Be'er Sheva and city floods following unusually heavy rain.
Winter's last hurrah: rain expected mid-week
Temperatures to drop dramatically Wednesday, with light rain and even thunderstorms due nationwide.
Snow closes Mount Hermon in resurgent winter
Morning snow closes ski site and local rains pelt Israel as temperatures continue to fall, although Shabbat is to bring back the heat.
Rain, rain go away - come again on Wednesday
Brief interlude from heavy rains to be accompanied with slight raise in temperatures, but the reprieve is only temporary.
Winter weather makes weekend reprise
After sunny stretch, temperature drop and nationwide rain anticipated together with snow on Mount Hermon.
Rain and snowstorm hit Israel
Rains will fall from north to Negev for three days straight as snow showers expected to travel from Mount Hermon down to Jerusalem.
Forecast: Warm temperatures to give way to weekend rain
The moment before another storm-filled weekend hits, temperatures will reach high 60s and low 70s across Israel.
Forecast: Rain accompanied by strong winds
Rainfall to continue in northern and central Israel on Sunday; snow also predicted on Mount Hermon and the Golan.
Forecast: Chances of rain in northern, central Israel
Localized rains and thunderstorms predicted Thursday and over the weekend across northern and central Israel.
Watch: Flooding at Nahal Hever
The Hever River in Judean Desert overflowed following heavy rains; Route 90 blocked to traffic.
Forecast: Rainfall throughout Israel
Thunderstorms Sunday morning will usher in a week of rain and cold, on exact two-year anniversary of Jerusalem snow storm.
Forecast: Rainy Hanukkah weekend ahead
Temperatures to fall nationwide and snow expected in the Hermon as rainstorms to settle in Saturday and Sunday.
Rain makes its return to Israel
Local rains along the coast will spread to rest of country on Saturday as temperatures drop to unseasonable lows.
Israel's latest wave of rain to last until Tuesday
Don't put the umbrellas away just yet, as wintry weather set to remain in Israel until the middle of the week.
Thursday: Rain coming to wash away the dust
Winter storms returning this weekend, with heavy rain and thunder expected primarily along the coast.
After week of storms, rain set to return
Clear skies and pleasant weather will give way mid-week to rain, thunderstorms and more flooding.
Israel greets first week of winter
Cool temperatures, flooding, rain and thunderstorms expected on Israel's first week using the winter clock.
Blessed Rains Continue on Thursday
Rainy and unseasonably low temperatures on Thursday will give way to clear skies and warmer weather early next week.
Israel Blessed With First Rains
Coincidence? First full rains water the Holy Land, just a little over a day after Jews change to prayer for rain.
Rains Coming, to the Relief of Israelis, and Security Officials
After a long, hot summer – and a tense weekend – rain is set to arrive in Israel on Wednesday.
Israel Braces for First Rains
Rains and local thunderstorms expected throughout Israel, amid fears of water contamination and electrical malfunctions.
Forecasters Stumped Over Post-Pesach 'Flood'
Israel was hit with an unusually late winter storm Sunday, with rainfall levels not seen in decades during early April.
Rain and Cold Here to Stay for Several More Days
Rainfall expected from north to south all day Sunday with unseasonably cold temperatures to boot.
Temperatures on the Rise, But Rain Isn't Over Yet
Thursday morning will be rainy but skies will clear later in the day; trend likely to continue throughout Sunday in north and coastal plain.
Blessed Rain Gives Israel Better Than Average Winter
February 2015 went down as a month with better than average rainfall in almost all parts of Israel, the Meteorological Service said Sunday.
Jerusalem Waits for Snow as Wintry Weekend Approaches
Rain and snow expected to fall steadily across all parts of Israel through the entire weekend; temperatures remain very low.
Weather Report: Expect a Wintry Weekend
Rain, cold expected to dominate in north and center, with heavy air pollution continuing in Jerusalem and Negev through tonight.
Rain, Maybe Snow on the Way to Israel
After nearly two weeks of pleasant weather, winter will return in full force to Israel beginning Friday.
In Pictures: Unprecedented Rainfall Throughout Israel
Several inches of rain continue to fall from the Golan to the northern Negev Wednesday; rainbow spotted on Temple Mount.
Flood Warnings as Record Rains Hit Israel
Lake Kinneret rises 3.5 cm in one day marking largest rain of the winter, as rains and thunderstorms continue and skiing expected on Hermon.
Two Workers Struck by Lightning as Thunderstorms Rage
Heavy rainfall, lightning causes traffic issues nationwide, fire in Elkana; flash flood warnings in effect as winter in full swing.
Heavy Floods Close Streets in Central Israel
One street collapses in Holon, leaving massive crater; flooding in several cities near Tel Aviv.
Large Hail, Flood Warnings as Winter Comes to Israel
Damage caused by massive hail north of Haifa, the like of which residents 'don't remember seeing'; flood concerns in eastern Israel.
Golan Heights Welcomes 'Rains of Blessing'
Rabbi of Golan community says the late rains are a blessing, not curse, and will 'let the fruit grow beautifully.'
Wet Weather Traps 70 American Hikers in Southern Valley
Spring arrived in Israel weeks ago, but winter has returned with a vengeance, trapping dozens of hikers in southern Israel.
Forecast: Rainy ‘Costume Day,’ Warm Purim
Rain to continue on Thursday and Friday, but clear up by Purim.
Forecast: A Week of Winter Weather
Warm, dusty weather to be replaced by rain, cool air.
Israel Facing Extreme Drought, Experts Concerned
Experts worry over driest year since 1927, as Kinneret reportedly loses four centimeters in February.
Weather Forecast: Winter to Make a Comeback
Winter to return after an unusually hot weekend, rain expected later in the week.
Warm, Sunny Weather to Return
Forecasters’ prediction of a quick end to brief rainy spell causes further concern for Israel’s water resources.
Weather: Colder with a Chance of Rain
Temperatures expected to drop during the first week of February, but no guarantee for more rainfall.
Tel Aviv Marks Driest January on Record
Rain hits a record low in the Tel Aviv area. Jordan Valley without rainfall for the first time in nearly 60 years.
Expert: Lack of Rain ‘Cause for Concern’
Climate expert admits worry over relatively sparse rainfall.
Forecast: Local Showers, Cooler Weather
Rain to return with light local showers in north, center of the country.
Winter Weather to Continue to Tuesday
Rain to continue this week. Flood warnings in the south.
Rain to Return for the Sabbath
Nearly two weeks of clear skies to come to an end this Saturday.
The Good News: Kinneret Rises by Ten Centimeters After Storm
Kinneret water level rises significantly in three-day period; more rises expected once snow begins melting in northern cities.
Contractors to 'Clean Up' in Rain, Wind Damage
Heavy rains caused NIS 30 million in property damage and will generate NIS 20 million in work - and that's just the start.
Rain Ends School for 'Neglected' Gush Katif Expellees
Rain could collapse caravan ‘schools’ given to families from Gush Katif. ‘We still don’t know when we’ll get a building.’
Rain and Snow as Winter Storm Strikes Israel
55 kmh (35 mph) winds bring 15 cm (half foot) of snow to Mt. Hermon, 112 mm (4.5 in) of rain outside Netanya on coast.
Rainstorms Sunday, Flood Warning in Negev
Break in rainy weather expected Monday, Tuesday, but downpours to return in Wednesday storms.
Chief Rabbis Urge Jewish People to Pray for Rain
Rabbis Yitzhak Yosef, David Lau urge public in letter to pray for rain after weather remains sunny this year.
Forecast: Rain is On Its Way
Winter rains expected in northern and central Israel as early as Friday.
Forecast: Cloudy with Local Showers
Northern, central Israel may see the first showers of the rainy season. Police warn drivers to be cautious.