Weather

Israel Prepares for Winter Storm

Jerusalem ‘ready for snow,’ Transport Ministry plans for road closures, Arkia moves flights.

Rainstorms Sunday, Flood Warning in Negev

Break in rainy weather expected Monday, Tuesday, but downpours to return in Wednesday storms.

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.

Forecast: Warm, Sunny Weekend Ahead

Clear, sunny skies and unchanging temperatures expected from Friday to Monday.

Forecast: Another Hot Sabbath

Forecasters predict a hot Friday and Saturday.

Forecast: Heat Wave on Sabbath

Temperatures to continue to rise over the weekend.

Forecast: Heat to Rise

Weekend weather to be hotter, with fog along coast.

Fire Sweeps Prison, 11 Injured

Ten guards and a prisoner were lightly injured when a fire broke out at a factory in the Maasiyahu Prison in central Israel

Forecast: Hot, Dry Weather, Rain in Arava

Weather is expected to be hot and dry, with dust in some places, chance of rain in others.

Rain to Continue through Monday

Light rain showers remain in the forecast until Monday afternoon. Weather to remain chilly.

Forecast: Hot Sunday, Cool Monday

Fast-changing spring weather to bring heat Sunday, rain by Tuesday.

Heat Wave for End of Passover

Temperatures to keep rising until Passover draws to a close.

Forecast: Cooler Wednesday, Warm Thursday

Warm weather for the Passover vacation.

Spring Snowstorm Grounds Hundreds of US Flights

Another huge snow storm, stretching from St. Louis to Washington, grounded hundreds of flights on Monday.

Winter Returns for a Brief Visit

Winter returns briefly with cool weather, local rain showers. Hot weather to be back by Wednesday.

Massive Winter Storm, Once Again, Hits US

A massive winter storm is hitting the northern United States, grounding 2,600 flights, closing schools and leaving roadways impassible.

Weather: Hot Friday, Stormy Sabbath

Friday will be partially cloudy and dry, while the Sabbath may see thunderstorms.

Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Mississippi, Alabama

Several powerful tornadoes ripped through Mississippi and Alabama late Sunday, injuring at least 12 people.

Winter to Return for Brief Visit

Rain to return briefly Wednesday. Forecasters say this winter will not be unusual in terms of rain.

Kinneret Hits Halfway Point

The Kinneret is halfway between two “red lines,” one for dangerously low waters, the other for high waters.

Kinneret Rises 78 Centimeters in One Week

The Kinneret rose by 78 centimeters thanks to a week of rain.

Storms Brought 200% of Seasonal Rainfall

The rainstorms that hit Israel over the past week are coming to a close, after joining the top five rainiest weeks in Israel’s history.

'Friendly' Arab Snowballs Turn into Rocks in Yitzhar Riot

An ostensibly “friendly” snowball fight in Samaria turned into an all out attack in Yitzhar early Thursday, when Arabs rioted

Hevron, Machpelah Cave Inundated With Snow

Jerusalem wasn't the only place in Israel where snow fell on Wednesday night

Jerusalem of White: Residents Awake to 10 CM of Snow: Photos

Schools throughout the area are closed Thursday. Snow to fall until afternoon. Buses, light rail not running in Jerusalem.

New Photos of Hadera Flood

Police photos show flooding in central Israel from the air.

ZAKA's Night: Rescue Missions & Suspected Soldier Abduction

Arutz Sheva TV joined the ZAKA crews as they dealt with the results of the weather and an emergency situation which was eventually cancelled

Rain, Snow Do Not Stop Chabad

Major storm no obstacle for Chabad’s Jewish outreach gathering.

Storm Claims 2 Victims, Snow Reaches Jerusalem

The heavy rains led to the drowning deaths of two women in Samaria. In Hevron, snow begins to pile up. First flakes in Jerusalem.

Stormy Night: Dozens of Rescues, Hundreds Trapped in Homes

Hundreds of people were trapped overnight due to a flood in Bat Hefer. Rescuers saved dozens from flooded houses, cars.

Storm Set to Get More Intense; Snow on the Way

After four straight days of heavy, unceasing rain, many areas of the country have already exceeded their annual winter rainfall levels.

‘Frankenstorm’ Lashes Israel

Israel’s answer to “Superstorm Sandy” closed Tel Aviv’s major highway, and that’s only a preview. Heavy snow predicted.

Heavy Rain Takes its Toll: Three Dead in Fatal Car Crash

Tragically, the paralyzing storm is likely to blame for a fatal car crash that killed three people Monday night

Videos and Photos: Stormy Winter Day in Israel

It isn't like the storms some of our readers meet abroad, but it's ours. Here's a glance at a day in Israel blessed with plenty of rain.

Rainy Week Begins, Storm Shuts Down Trains, Highways

Israel begins what is anticipated to be a very rainy week with a storm that shuts down train stations, leaves drivers stranded.

Friday Forecast: Rain, Cold, Snow in Hermon

Rain is to continue Friday, accompanied by thunderstorms. The Hermon will see winter snows.

Kinneret Set to Break 20-Year Record

The Water Authority is hopeful regarding the precipitation this winter, saying the Kinneret is set to break a record of almost 20 years.

Weather: Rain, Storms Friday

The weather will be stormy Friday. Rain is expected to abate by Saturday but return full force on Sunday.

Continental US Facing Worst Drought in Decades

The US is facing its worst drought in half a century, according to a report released this week by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Rain Along the Coast, Damage from Strong Winds

Rain and wind hit Israel’s coast, providing much-needed water.

First 'Rains of Blessing' Expected for Shabbat

Winter is expected to finally arrive in Israel this weekend, with plunging temperatures, heavy wind and rain, and thunder and lighting.

First Sandy, Now Athena. What's Next for East Coast?

With nor'easter causing new havoc, residents of the East Coast are starting to believe they're living in 'sequel to horror movie'.

‘L-rd on High is Mightier than the Noise of Many Waters’

Sandy has turned back the New York area to the 19th century: No electricity, no trains, and in thousands of cases, no homes.

In Pictures: Sandy Drowns the US; NY ‘Major Disaster Area’

Superstorm Sandy whips through New England, leaving behind $20 billion in damage. Obama declares NY City “major disaster area.”

Killer Sandy Leaves 16 Dead in US; Explosions at Power Plants

Sandy blows out of New York, leaves 16 dead and threatens more lives in New England. Mother Nature shuts down the Big Apple.

Forecast for East Coast: Havoc

Romney and Obama Run Away from 'Frankenstorm' Sandy

“Frankenstorm” Sandy has scared the wits out of Romney and Obama as it churns northward, leaving death in its trail.

Wild Sukkot Weather Leaves Thousands in the Dark

Thousands of people were left without power for hours during the first day of the Sukkot holiday, due to high winds

Israel Gets First Hint of Winter Rain

Rain falls from Negev to Golan as summer season ends. Forecast: more rain, storms.

Video: Two Tornadoes Strike in New York City

Two tornadoes struck New York City on Saturday, causing damage and frightening residents, but resulting in no significant injuries.

August Surprise: Heavy Rain in Western Galilee

Northern coastal Israel experienced an extremely rare August event – a significant rain storm.

Video: ‘Fry Eggs on Sidewalk’ Heat Reaches 116 F

Temperatures soared to 116F (47 C) in Eilat and 103F (39 C) in Jerusalem. Videos show it may not be hot enough to fry eggs on a sidewalk.

Drought in Iran is Western Plot, Alleges Iranian VP

Iranian VP said that the drought in southern Iran is part of a “soft war” launched against the Islamic Republic by the West.

Deadly Weather Kills Nearly 200 in US and Russia

A deadly heat wave kills at least 30 people in the US, and 144 people die in flash floods in Russia. Flood warnings posted in Britain.

Videos: Minor Miracle on the Kinneret

A mammoth storm buried the official forecast of a year of drought and raised the level of the Kinneret beyond what anyone dared to imagine.

Photos: Israel One Big Snowman

Tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to see the snow that fell as far south as the mountains over Eilat. Forecast: A rainless Purim.

US on Tornado Watch After Deadly Storms

A dozen US states are on tornado watch after a series of tornadoes ripped open the nation's midsection overnight on Friday.

Video and Photos: Snowy Morning in Israel

Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and Tzfat see snowfall. School cancelled in several regions. Kids are out in full force.

Kinneret Rising as Snow, Rain Keep Falling

Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)'s waters are rising as snow and rain continue to fall, bringing desperately-needed water to parched land.

Snow, Rain, Winter Winds Whipping Israel

Snow, rain, sleet, hail, gale force winds – you name it – continued to whip Israel Thursday as Ethiopian Jews and some others headed north.