Weather

Weather reversal: After the heat - rain and risk of flooding

Although temperatures today will continue to be higher than usual, a significant change is expected tomorrow: temperatures will drop and rain is forecast across the country.

Heatwave to storms: Unusual weather set to hit Israel

Hot, dry weather to be replaced by thunderstorms and flooding, forecasters predict.

Haze and heat wave expected through week's end

Strong winds, haze, and high heat expected after Passover rains subside.

Cool, rainy weekend followed by shift to hot and dry weather

Today will be rainy in the north with strong winds and fog. At the start of the week temperatures will drop, followed by a sharp rise and warmer-than-usual conditions.

Rain and storms to continue through Passover's end

Winter's cooler temperatures, rain and storms expected through the last days of Passover.

Forecast

Rain in most of the country

Rain is expected in most areas of the country and there is a slight risk of flooding in the Arava stream, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea.

Forecast predicts rainfall in most areas of Israel

Stormy weather expected to continue through weekend, with thunderstorms, flooding, and snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Winter makes a comeback in Israel

Weekend expected to see rainfall, flooding, and chilly temperatures.

Weather shift ahead:

Heat, haze, then storms expected across Israel

After an unusually warm and dry February, forecasters warn that a complex weather system is approaching Israel, bringing heatwave conditions, strong winds, and later widespread rain and thunderstorms with possible flooding.

Purim forecast: Cold, but not rainy

Purim 2026 will be cold, but likely not rainy, forecasters predict.

Air Travel Nightmare:

Flight to USA returns to Israel after eight hours airborne

Due to extreme weather in New York, an El Al flight that departed Tel Aviv had to return to Israel after eight hours of flying toward the United States.

Winter weather returns to Israel

Temperatures set to drop across Israel this week, with intermittent rainfall, snowfall on Mount Hermon, and a risk of flooding.

Forecasters: Dust storm ending, but may return

Israel's weather will be hot, then cold and possibly rainy, forecasters say.

Summer weather expected to continue

Light rainfall expected as warm temperatures predicted to continue.

Haze and rain expected over weekend

High temperatures and haze expected, and where will there be rain?

Israel weather:

After a few spring-like days - rain returns for a day

Temperatures to drop to seasonal norms as rain returns to Israel for a day.

Ministry warns: High levels of pollution around the country

High levels of pollution expected across Israel, sparking warnings for at-risk populations.

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Temperatures to reach highest for season in 39 years, forecasters predict.

Rain and flooding to return, lasting through week's end

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding to return to Israel after string of dry days.

Temperatures rise, with rain predicted soon

Rainfall expected over weekend, frigid temperatures rise.

Forecast: Rain returns on Saturday

Tomorrow will be dry and pleasant, but on Saturday, a drop in temperatures is expected, with rain likely to fall intermittently throughout the day.

Mt. Hermon in white:

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.

Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow

Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Tragic ending:

Teen's body found 3 days after he was swept away in storm

Moshe Lodmer, a student at the Boyan Yeshiva in Modiin Illit, was found dead after being swept away by the Modiin Stream on Tuesday.

Winter storm becomes deadly

Winter storm reaches peak, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across Israel. Woman killed by heavy object in flooded home in Jerusalem.

Heavy winds sweep across Israel - two injured

A major storm struck Israel with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kph, injuring two women in separate incidents in Rishon Lezion and Tel Aviv, as emergency teams responded across the country.

Winter returns, storms to peak mid-week

Winter weather system to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds - and maybe snow.

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

Strong gusts of wind bring down trees in southern, central Israel; one injury reported.

Weekend weather: Strong gusts and rainfall

Rain, hail, and strong winds expected; when will the rain let up?

Stormy weather to return in time for weekend

Week of pleasant sunny weather to turn stormy, with floods predicted.

Rainy weather takes a break as temperatures rise

Forecasters predict rising temperatures and sunshine after weeks of winter weather.

Watch:

Drivers rescued from flood in northern Samaria

Firefighters rescued a woman and an elderly man whose vehicles got caught in flooding near the Tzofim Checkpoint in Samaria.

Watch: Sa'ar waterfall begins flowing after rainfall

Sa’ar Waterfall in northern Israel flowing at full force following heavy rainfall; Kinneret rises half a centimeter.

Flood warnings issued as storms draw nearer

Storms expected to spread from northern Israel southward as authorities issue flood warnings.

Rain, snow, and flood risk

Severe winter storm starts tonight

A severe winter system is expected to begin tonight in the north and spread to the center. The peak will arrive on Thursday with up to 100mm of rain in the Gush Dan area and along the coast.

Tragic end to search

Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.

Watch

Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.

Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on

Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.

Severe weather

3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

The stormy weather that began at the weekend will continue today and tonight floods and inundations were recorded in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding expected to persist through most of the week; snow predicted for Mount Hermon.

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Heavy rainfall expected over weekend as police warn of flood risks and offer critical safety guidelines.

Israel weather:

Stormy weekend on the horizon

Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.

IDF:

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon

A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.

Storm Byron reaches its peak

Storm 'Byron’ continues to pound Israel with heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding on the coast, in Greater Tel Aviv and Carmel region. Risk of flooding in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding

Storm Byron is expected to peak today, with heavy rain, cold, and strong winds of up to 90 km/h.

Watch

What storm "Byron" looks like at 10,000 feet

The pilots of an El Al flight captured amazing images of the powerful storm.

Storm “Byron” arrives

Heavy flooding fears, authorities on high alert

The storm will be felt in full force tonight in Israel and the expectation is for up to 150 millimeters of rain in certain areas that could lead to flooding and landslides.

Storm 'Byron' arrives in Israel with heavy rains

Storm 'Byron' hit Israel overnight with intense rainfall, especially in the north, and forecasters warn of 100-200 mm of rain along the coast and lowlands in the coming days.

Storm Byron nearing Israeli shores

Storm battering Greece and Cyprus nears Israel as forecasters warn of heavy rains and floods through the week's end.

Rain expected throughout week, especially intense on Wednesday

From Wednesday to Friday, heavy rains of between 100 and 200 mm are expected in the lowlands, causing flooding. Snow will fall in the higher areas of Mount Hermon.

IAF base damaged by stormy weather

IAF, IDF teams conducting assessments at Ovda base in southern Israel after rain and flooding damage infrastructure.

Rain and flooding in southern Israel

Rainfall expected to continue in the coming hours, as floods close roads in Eilat and the Arava region.

Significant storm expected Sunday

Winter weather system to arrive in Israel over weekend, bringing strong rains, harsh winds, and flood warnings.

Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end

Temperatures to rise gradually from mid-week, as winds pick up and weather becomes hot and dry.

Weather forecast

Rain returns - but only briefly

Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.

Amid heavy rain

Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel

Firefighters in Samaria rescued ten individuals from their homes as floodwaters reached a meter. In the Yatir Stream, a pickup truck was swept away in a flash flood.

Short rain system expected amid unseasonably warm winter

Rain and hail expected across Israel before sunny weather returns later this week.

Watch: First snowfall on Mount Hermon's peak

IDF forces continuing operations on the Israel-Syria border witness season's first snowfall.

Man faints while clearing channel, survives 11 electric shocks

Be'er Tuvia man faints in yard while clearing flooded channel, survives 11 electric shocks.