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IDF soldiers celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in the snow

Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon celebrating a white Lag Ba'Omer with a warm bonfire after a rare May cold front brought snow to Israel's highest peak.

In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May

Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.

Wintry forecast for Lag Ba'omer

Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.

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Troops march through snow to prevent Hezbollah foothold

IDF troops from the Alpinist Unit completed a targeted operation to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations to establish a foothold along the Lebanon border.

Watch: A white morning on Mt. Hermon

After a snowy night, five cm of snow piled up on Mount Hermon, and the visitors' site estimates that the amount will increase as the snow continues.

Israeli Consul General in NY, Ofir Akunis, witnesses blizzard

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, documents the snow on Fifth Avenue, 'scenes that have not been seen here for many, many years.'

Power outages reported

Monster storm freezes US, cancels thousands of flights

A massive winter storm cancels thousands of US flights, cuts power to tens of thousands, and triggers emergency declarations.

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.

Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow

Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.

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.

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.

Watch: First snowfall on Mount Hermon's peak

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

Winter's return: Mount Hermon blanketed in snow

After several days of sunny skies, winter returns to Israel, blanketing Mount Hermon with five centimeters of snow as temperatures reach -1°, forcing visitors' center to close due to inclement weather.

Winter weather to continue through weekend

Rain, snow, flooding, and fog expected as temperatures continue to drop. When will they rise again?

IDF forces on high alert in snowy border areas

IDF forces stationed on Israel's northern border operate under extreme weather conditions, defending Israel against threats from Syria and Lebanon - in the snow.

Watch: Light snow in Jerusalem

Light snow falls in Jerusalem as storm 'Coral' reaches its peak, snow expected to become light rainfall later on.

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Winter Storm Coral: Light snow begins falling in Jerusalem

Snow begins to fall in the higher neighborhoods of Jerusalem. On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with temperatures lower than usual.

Snow in Jerusalem? Maybe early next week

Five centimeters of snow accumulate on Mount Hermon slopes, but the site is still a closed military zone.

Severe warnings ahead of impending storm

Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene publishes severe warnings ahead of impending storm against using heaters at work and at home.

Cold front to hit later, snow still expected in Jerusalem

The cold front that was expected to begin on Thursday is now expected to begin on Saturday. Jerusalem could see first snow in 3 years on Saturday and Sunday.

Snow in Jerusalem? There's a good chance

Dr. Amir Givati estimates that there is a good chance for snow in the capital during the weekend, even accumulating and disrupting traffic.

Forecast: Jerusalem could see snow on Saturday

The Meteorological Service has published its forecast for the coming week, according to which snow is expected to reach the Jerusalem mountains and even the city itself on Saturday morning

The picture of snow on the Golan Heights that caused a stir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer's Facebook post of snow in the Majdal Shams area draws thousands of comments and reactions from the Arab world.

Watch: Blanket of snow covers Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon, still considered a closed military zone, covered in blanket of snow in overnight storm.

Winter's return: Coming storm to bring rain and snow

After a relatively dry January, forecasters say early February storm is on its way.

Kinneret rises 1 centimeter as forecasters predict rain to let up

Fifty-five centimeters of snow on Mount Hermon, temperatures to return to seasonal average later this week, forecastsers predict.

Snow begins falling on Mount Hermon

Rain, snow, and flooding expected over weekend as temperatures drop below seasonal average.

Israel weather:

Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Temperatures on Monday will be lower than the seasonal average and it will continue to rain. Temperatures to rise at the end of the week.

Snow piles up on Mount Hermon

Winter storms bring 25cm of snow to Mount Hermon, raise Kinneret water level by 5cm.

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Snow falls in northern Israel, day of rain expected

Cold temperatures and continual rain are expected for at least the next 24 hours in most parts of Israel.

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Intermittent rain, snowfall in northern Israel

Snow on Mount Hermon, chance of flooding along northern coastline, forecasters say.

First snow of the season covers peak of Mount Hermon

Five centimeters of snow falls high on Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights.

Queens residents evacuating after massive overnight flooding

Severe rain leads to massive flooding in Queens, trapping residents inside homes, and leading to evacuations.

NYC announces no more snow days

Public schools in New York to hold classes online instead of cancelling school when there is too much snow to travel.

Israel faces cold, wet weekend as Kinneret continues to rise

With rain expected to continue over the weekend, the Kinneret is set to rise to just half a meter below maximum capacity.

Winter refuses to end in Israel

It's officially spring, but still snowing in the northern mountains. "Climate change" hits Israel.

Light snow in the north, Jerusalem, and Samaria

White pre-Purim: Overnight, light snow fell in the Golan and Jerusalem. Today, snow is expected to spread to the central mountains.

Snow in Jerusalem!

Snow to fall Monday night & Tuesday, in Jerusalem and other mountainous areas. Cold weather to last through the week.

Snow expected in Jerusalem - just before Purim

Temperatures remain unusually cold as Jerusalem braces for its second snowfall of the year.

Snow in Jerusalem? This week's weather

Temperatures to drop sharply with wind, rain, & snow.

Cold weather, rain, on their way back to Israel

Forecasters warn of flooding along Mediterranean coastline, as well as in Judean Desert and near Dead Sea.

Watch: Black snow in Siberia

Residents post footage showing streets covered in polluted black snow.

Halakhot of snow on Shabbat

Is snow on Shabbat muktza or not? That depends...

Pittsburgh bridge covered in snow collapses

Collapse sees rescuers climbing 150 feet and human chain being formed to rescue people who were trapped in a bus stuck on the bridge.

Israel's rain to continue throughout weekend

Continued snowfall in northern Israel, rain in the rest of the country to continue and gradually lessen.

Snowballs hiding rocks: Jews attacked in Jerusalem

Couple has car windows broken by Arabs throwing snowballs containing stones at Jewish vehicles at Jerusalem promenade.

Arabs build rocket-shaped 'snowman,' drape it in Hamas flag

Arabs hurl snowballs, rocks, at Jews attempting to visit Temple Mount, build 'rocket' snowman.

'Anyone who wants to enjoy the snow should hurry up'

Giora Gerstein, media forecaster, says snow won't last, but 'Elpis did as we expected it to.'

Watch: A presidential snow fight

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog play in the snow at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

Snow in the capital:

Jerusalem turns white, snow expected to continue

Roads to Jerusalem partially closed, mayor asks residents to refrain from driving.

Watch: Snow falls in Tzfat

Snowfall in upper neighborhoods of Tzfat.

Winter Storm Elpis:

Snow begins in Jerusalem

Snow accumulating in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria as Elpis strikes Israel.

Watch: Snow covers Mt. Hermon

Snowfall at Hermon ski site.

Jerusalem mayor: 'City will be beautiful, don't travel in snow'

School ends early as Elpis arrives in Israel. Israelis living at higher altitudes brace for nearly 8 inches of snow.

Jerusalem schools to end early due to snow

A much as 8 inches of snow possible in Jerusalem as winter Storm Elpis strikes Israel tomorrow.

Jerusalem's snow may be enough for snowmen

Jerusalem to see between 5-25 centimeters of snow later this week, forecasters predict.

Stormy weather continues, snow expected in Jerusalem

Low weather, rain, and snow expected in Israel through the middle of the week.

Snow! Coming to a hilltop near you on Wednesday night

A week of wintry, stormy weather culminating in snow in the north & central peaks, with flooding likely in Negev & coastal areas.

Forecast for the week: Cold, rain, and snow

Winter weather to continue this week with brief respite on Tuesday before further drop in temperatures, more precipitation on Wednesday,