Weather

Forecast: A White Sabbath

Israel is preparing for its first nationwide snowstorm in years. Snow is expected to pile up in Jerusalem on Friday and even in lower areas.

Winter Weather Hits with Snow in Hermon

Hermon covered in white as Israel prepares for winter storms.

Get Out the Snow Boots for Shabbat

Rain – and probably snow – will fall on Jerusalem this Sabbath, weather buffs predict, as a huge winter storm heads towards Israel.

Savage Storm Thrashes Israel, Mixed Snow in Hills

A wicked winter storm swooped down on almost all of Israel Sunday, dumping much needed rain – and some snow and hail.

Snowstorm Blocks Roads in the Golan

A snowstorm has hit the Golan; drivers and hikers exhorted to caution; floods feared on Shabbat; rain throughout Israel next week.

Shabbat Forecast: Thunderstorms and Floods

The rain and cold that has marked Israel's weather trends this week is expected to intensify over the weekend - bundle up for Shabbat.

MDA Prepares for Heat Wave

A major heat wave is expected to hit Israel this week. MDA gives tips on how to stay safe as temperatures soar.

Kinneret Rises, but Slowly

The Kinneret has started to rise – but far more slowly than in previous years, with just one-fourth last year's increase.

Water Water Everywhere but Not from the Tap

Frigid temperatures followed by a thaw are playing havoc with Britain's antiquated water pipes.

The Snowstorm Crosses the Atlantic, But Not the Mediterannean

After watching Europe cope with snow and massive travel dislocations, America's East Coast found itself in a similar predicament.

Light Snow Covers Parts of Jerusalem, 8 Inches of Rain in North

Israel was happily drenched with heavy rains, driven by near-hurricane force winds, bringing needed rain. Snow fell in Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.

Video: Stormy Weather in Israel? Perfect Day for Windsurfing!

INNTV filmed the stormy waves of the Mediterranean and met the intrepid Israeli windsurfing champ who sett out to sea on the stormiest day of all.

Storm Causes Damage, Replenishes Water Supplies

Storms brought rainfall, duststorms to Israel. Damage in center and north. Danger to ancient Caesarea.

IDF Rescues Ukrainian Crew on Sinking Ship

The Israeli Navy and Air Force rescued a crew of 11 Ukrainians whose ship began sinking in a savage winter storm eight miles off Israel’s coast.

Snow on Mt. Hermon; Electricity Out in Nitzan

The first storm of the winter is arriving dramatically and slowly, but has already exacted some prices.

Electric Company: Brace for High Winds

IEC asks citizens to tie down and fasten solar panels, other objects that may fly in the wind and hit electric cables.

Seven Mild Earthquakes Shake up the North, Fog Closes Airport

Northern residents shook off seven mild earthquakes this week while heavy fog shut down Ben Gurion airport, stranding thousands of travelers.

Israel Offers First Prayers for Rain

Jews begin praying for much-needed rain.

'He Causes the Wind to Blow and the Rains to Fall'

Weather forecaster tells Israelis to expect badly needed rain on the Sabbath, "a taste of fall," several days after the first prayers for rain.

Yom Kippur Forecast: Cool and Cloudy

Yom Kippur is expected to be cool and cloudy, with a chance of light rainfall in the north.

Slight Relief from the Heat in Upcoming Days

Forecasters predict only a slight drop in temperatures over the week as Israel experiences its hottest summer in many years.

Heat Wave Continues, Temperatures Hit 44 C

Israel remains in the grip of the hottest heat wave in 10 years. In some parts of the country, temperatures have reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit.

Winds from Gaza Coast Begin to Break Heat Wave

Something good from Gaza: Fresh winds blew eastward Tuesday morning, breaking the heat wave that sent thermometers in Eilat to 122 degrees.

Sandstorm Hits Israel, Warnings Issued

Sandstorm brings dusty air, pollution. Public warned not to exercise outside.

Jerusalem Preparing for Snow

Jerusalem municipality is preparing for the falling of snow at the end of the week. Snow teams will sprinkle salt on roads throughout Jerusalem.

A New Freeze: Low Temperatures Near Zero

The coldest temperatures of the year Tuesday night will impose a real freeze instead of a construction freeze. Keep the water taps open.

Rare Storm Dumps Rain on Southern Negev

Flash floods engulfed the Negev Sunday three days after prayers and a fast day were observed in an appeal to the Almighty to break the drought.

Let It Rain, Let It Rain, Let It Rain

As winter progresses, Israelis are celebrating the welcome splashing of much-needed rains, which have been falling sporadically over the last week.

Around the World in 25 Hours: Forecast for Yom Kippur

Temperatures will be comfortable around the world during the 25-hour Yom Kippur fast, which begins at sundown Sunday. Showers possible in Israel.