Weather

Preparing for holiday, Israelis wait for heat wave

Heat wave to hit Israel towards weekend, with the hot weather continuing into the Shavuot holiday.

Israel expecting rain, thunderstorms - in May

Israel gears up for rain, expecting warm weather to return towards the week's end.

Israel is in for a week of hot - and wet - weather

Temperatures rise to higher than seasonal average - but Israelis can still expect winter-like showers and flooding.

At the end of April: Flooding, rain, and thunderstorms

Israel braces for flooding and thunderstorms - just before the start of May.

Hail and floods in the Negev

Inclement weather strikes most of country. Severe flooding causes road, highway closures.

Rain and flooding - at the end of April?

Forecasters predict local rains, warn rivers may flood in southern Israel.

Forecast: More rain throughout week

Yesterday's surprising rain may continue today; Tomorrow and day after expected to be warmer, but on Wednesday local rains expected again.

First comes rain, then comes haze

Israel to receive rain, then haze towards the weekend.

Summer returns - just in time for Pesach

Israelis enjoy pleasant weather for day trips, until the end of the week.

Snow falls on Mount Hermon

Just prior to Passover, Israel's highest mountain receives more snow.

Pre-Pesach rain to fall in Israel

Temperatures drop just in time for the spring holiday.

Heat wave hits Israel

Israel braces for heat wave and sandstorm as weekend nears.

Temperatures expected to cool - just in time for the weekend

After a week of summer, temperatures drop just in time for the weekend.

Just after Purim, Israel welcomes its first bout of summer

Israel braces for the first heat wave of the year - three weeks before Pesach.

Rain to fall over the weekend

Rain, thunderstorms, expected over weekend - especially in southern Israel.

After a week of summer weather, winter returns to Israel

Meteorologists expect rain to fall in Israel's north and center.

Israeli farmers breathe a sigh of relief

Winter is here to stay: Thunderstorms, rain, and hail expected to remain over weekend.

Weather: Snow, maybe even in Jerusalem

Today will see additional fall in temperatures. Rain will become stronger in the morning, with storms in central and northern Israel.

Rain to fall in Israel's north and center

Meteorologists say Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, may receive snow over weekend. Water Authority says current rains aren't enough to save Kinneret.

Holocaust survivors lose electricity in winter storm

Mt. Hermon receives 10cm of snow as harsh winds fell trees around the country.

Israel prepares for rain and storms

Thunderstorms, rain, and snow expected towards end of week.

Weather forecast: Rainy week

Winter returns after particularly warm weekend. Rainfall expected today, tomorrow, and Wednesday, but not heavy storms.

'Bomb cyclone' brings deaths and damage to East Coast

Twenty-two people die due to severe weather, US National Weather Service expects weather to warm in coming days.

Rain and storms in Israel, with snow on Mount Hermon

Kinneret rises 2 centimeters as storm rages through Israel, bringing cold, rain, and a high chance of flooding.

Israel faces stormy weekend, with chance of flooding

Israel warns: Storms, winds, may cause flooding and damage.

Kinneret's water level rises one centimeter

Mount Hermon closes to visitors as rain and snow fall in Israel's north.

Winter's finally here: Week starts off with rain - and snow

Israel receives two days of much-needed rain as meteorologists predict another dry winter.

Watch: Snow in the Hermon

Hermon opens to visitors, offering free entry after 2 cm of snow fell overnight.

After a week of winter, Israelis enjoy a week of warm weather

Winter weather turns to summer weather, two weeks before Hanukkah.

Temperatures drop, rain expected in coastal plain, north

Israel's north, coastline receive rainfall, while the rest of the country experiences a cold, dry, week.

Snow in the Hermon, rain for the rest of Israel

First snow falls on Mt. Hermon, several centimeters accumulate at nearby IDF bases. Other areas in Israel expect rainfall until weekend.

Israel to see rainfall, flooding, throughout the week

Israel gears up for a wet week, with rainfall throughout Israel and possible flooding along the coast and Jordan Valley.

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.

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.

Local rain to fall in northern Israel

Showers and thunderstorms greet Israel on Monday, but may not last throughout the week.

Israel receives first rains during Sukkot holiday

Israel's north, center, and northern Negev receive rain on Monday, temperatures for the week remain below seasonal average.

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.

Heat turns oppressive as summer draws to a close

As summer ends, Israel prepares for another heat wave - scheduled to last most of the week.

Heat wave to break on Wednesday

Temperatures drop to seasonal average, heat becomes less oppressive.

Israel's weather to heat up over weekend

Pleasant weather gets slightly warmer, but not oppressive, over the weekend.

Temperatures to be pleasantly average over weekend

Contradicting their former predictions, weathermen announce cooler - not warmer - weather for the weekend.

If you want to go somewhere, do it on Thursday

Temperatures rise as the second week of August draws to a close, Thursday sees slight temp drop while other days remain high.

Weather sticks to seasonal average - at least over the weekend

After weeks of heat waves, Israel's weather stays relatively cool for a few days in a row.

Israel cools down in time for weekend

After sweltering heat, Israelis enjoy cooler weather towards middle, end of week.

Heat wave alert: Stay indoors during the fast

As Israel mourns destruction of Holy Temples, weather turns hot and dry.

Hot weather during week of mourning for Holy Temple

Last week of July sees high temperatures, pleasant weekend.

This week, Israel's heat wave won't be worse than any other year

For the first time this summer, temperatures stay near seasonal average for more than one day straight.

Heat wave to continue through weekend

Heat wave shows no sign of letting up as Israel's second week of summer vacation comes to a close.

Temperatures drop slightly, as heat wave continues

Near-constant heat wave shows no signs of letting up; Israelis spend another week waiting for a cool break.

Israelis: Brace yourselves for yet another heat wave

Temperatures reach 109 degrees (43 Celsius) as the newest heat wave hits Israel.

Nice weather may not last, forecasters say

Heat wave disappears, then reappears two days later.

As heat wave breaks, summer begins

Heat wave breaks and temperatures drop - but may rise again at the end of the week.

July begins with heat wave

Israelis suffer heat wave during first week of summer vacation.

The heat wave may end, but it's still Israeli summer

Heat wave breaks, but temperatures stay high over the weekend.

Israel heats up in time for summer vacation

Israelis dealing with hot, dry weather and heat waves this week, the last of the school year.

Israel's summer strikes with a continuous heat wave

As heat waves strike Israel from north to south, now's the perfect time to let the sun dry your laundry, and put moisture back into the air:

Israel cools down slightly, then heats up in time for summer

Israel suffers heat wave - but expects pleasant weather for upcoming holiday.

Heat wave to break Wednesday afternoon

3-day heat wave breaks Wednesday, brings pleasant weather at week's end.

Pleasant weather to greet Israel's Independence Day

Hot weather greets Israelis on Sunday and Monday, turns pleasant for Independence Day.

Cooler weather expected for Shabbat

Following heatwave, pleasant weather expected this weekend across Israel.