Weather

Israel to get clouds and winds, then hot summer weather

Heat wave breaks with chilly weather and chance of rainfall, heat expected to return towards middle of week.

Heat wave expected in most of Israel

As Israel celebrates its spring holiday, weather hops from summer sandstorms back to winter rains.

Summer comes to Israel with higher-than-usual temperatures

After a week of chillier weather, Israel runs risk of heat wave, dust storm pollution.

Despite spring, Israel expects rainfall

Sunday rainy, Monday may be as well after light snow falls in Hermon.

Winter weather to return at end of week

Temperatures to rise Wednesday, then drop Thursday night with the return of winter weather.

Worst winter in a decade nears end

The Water Authority says this winter marks fourth year in a row of below-average rainfall.

Towards winter's end, Kinneret stops rising

Kinneret still measures 2.2 inches below lower red line.

Rain expected in center and north of Israel

Haifa, Galilee, receive 10 mm of rain, close Purim activities.

Sandstorm to break by Sunday evening

Meteorologists expect sandstorm to break by evening, warn Israelis not to spend too much time outside.

Rain, hail expected in Israel over the weekend

Possible flooding in southern Israel as temperatures drop, rains return following heat wave.

WATCH: Flooding in Wadi Og

Stormy weather brings gorgeous sights: Gabi Bar-Sheshet records Judean Desert flooding.

Winter returns to Israel

After warm spell, cold temperatures return, bringing snow in Golan, hail and ice along the coast.

Winter weather returns to Israel

Israel expected to have rainy week, Kinneret rises to only 30 cm below lower red line.

Kinneret rises half a centimeter per day

Near winter's end, Kinneret water level still 35 cm below lower red line, rainy weather expected to return on Thursday.

Kinneret rises 3 centimeters during weekend rains

Winter storms raise Kinneret level by 3cm, Hermon opens to visitors.

Snow and rainstorms expected over weekend

Forecasters warn of possible flooding as rainstorms, snow expected this Shabbat.

Kinneret water level rises slowly

Kinneret level rises a centimeter in a week, temperatures to rise until Wednesday.

Forecast: Local showers and cooler temperatures

Weather cloudy, colder as light rain expected in northern and central Israel.

Report: Kinneret rose 23 centimeters in December

Kinneret water level measures 61 centimeters below lower red line.

Israel celebrates Hanukkah with winter storms

Israel celebrates Hanukkah with rain, Judean Desert and Dead Sea get flood warnings.

Israel gets snow, rain, during winter storm

Lake Kinneret rises as snow falls in Hermon Mountain area, other parts of Israel's north.

Rain, storms expected this week

Israel gears up for winter after a week and a half of summer weather.

Winter storm brings with it strong winds

Power outages in several places in Israel as winter storm brings with it rain and winds. The stormy weather will continue on Friday.

Watch: Car goes up in flames - because of static electricity

Unusually strong static electricity buildups, caused by unseasonably dry weather, responsible for potentially deadly fire at gas station.

Forecast: Unseasonably warm weather

The peak of summer has yet to come, still unseasonably warm weather across the country – and will continue in coming days.

Forecast: Heat wave on the way

Highs to reach upwards of 43°C (109.4°F) as summer arrives in full swing.

Forecast: Pleasant weather ahead

Temperatures to remain cool for the season until Tuesday.

Pleasant weekend weather ahead

Temperatures to remain lower than the seasonal average, localized rains expected.

Week begins with hot weather

Small heat wave to grace Israel again Sunday after pleasant weekend.

Forecast: Pleasant skies - for now

Brief heat wave forecasted for the weekend, which will break with unseasonable rain.

Heat wave hasn't peaked yet

Despite record-breaking temperatures Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are to bring the peak of the heat.

Today’s forecast: Peak of heatwave

Very hot and dry weather conditions expected throughout the country.

Forecast: Heat wave to hit over the weekend

Travel advisory issued ahead of heat wave, which is expected to persist until Tuesday.

Pleasant weather ahead of Independence Day

Temperatures perfect for the great outdoors ahead of the traditional barbecues and hikes.

Weather: Light showers as Spring returns

Temperatures to remain slightly low Friday and Saturday in brief respite before summer heat.

Forecast: Pleasant today, heat tomorrow

After Sunday’s heat wave temperatures significantly drop, will rise again on Tuesday.

Forecast: Post-Passover heat wave imminent

Second spike in temperatures in two weeks to hit Israel by Tuesday.

Pleasant weather expected for last day of Passover

After heat wave, weather cools down for holiday weekend.

Heat wave to break today

Intense heat from Tuesday to end on Wednesday with a considerable drop in temperatures, heading into a pleasant weekend.

Perfect touring weather: Haze today, heat tomorrow

After 450,000 tour Israel Sunday, slightly cooler temperatures may ensure a repeat turnout.

Heat wave due to hit on Tuesday

Spring festival of Passover is bringing with it a streak of hot weather, set to build up as the week progresses.

Springtime weather in full force for Passover

Passover's name as the 'Spring Holiday' well-deserved this year as pleasant weather forecast ahead.

Skies clear as summer returns

Temperatures pleasant after days of rain in pre-Passover week.

Weather: Pleasant Shabbat as summer returns

Skies to clear and temperatures to rise Saturday; warm weather expected to persist until the middle of next week.

Cold rainy streak to give way on Shabbat

Flood warnings, thunderstorms and showers continue, but moving towards Saturday temperatures to rise above seasonal norms again.

Winter's last hurrah: rain expected mid-week

Temperatures to drop dramatically Wednesday, with light rain and even thunderstorms due nationwide.

Lightning hits a mine field, starts a fire

Stormy weather: Tzin River floods its banks and blocks highway near a prison, lightning strike on Jordan border hits a landmine.

Weekend heat wave descends upon Israel

Temperatures are to soar on Friday and Shabbat, but the hot streak won't last long into next week.

Forecast: Day of rain before spring returns

Temperatures drop as rain is expected throughout the country.

Unusually powerful floods in the south this weekend

Raging rivers in the desert: Negev and Arava down to Eilat set to be hit by rare intense flooding on Shabbat.

Snow closes Mount Hermon in resurgent winter

Morning snow closes ski site and local rains pelt Israel as temperatures continue to fall, although Shabbat is to bring back the heat.

Unstable weather is to oblige Shabbat walkers

Early spring weather vanished in rain this week, but warmth is to make a weekend comeback - only to flip-flop some more early next week.

Early spring heat wave reaches a peak

Recent hot streak to peak on Wednesday accompanied by haze, but temperatures are to fall significantly starting tonight.

Kibbutz Ein Gedi beseiged by storm

Winter weather including rain, strong winds and low temperatures will continue throughout the day. Highway 90 and Hermon have been closed.

Bring your umbrellas to work today

As temperatures drop rain is expected throughout the country beginning in the late afternoon and carrying through Monday.

Don't put away your winter clothes yet; storms return next week

Summer temperatures continue until Saturday when winter weather returns followed by thunderstorms on Sunday night.

Heat wave on the horizon for Israel

Today's forecast, pleasant and sunny, but as of tomorrow the temperature will be unseasonably hot while Israel is hit with a heatwave.

Summer makes a surprise visit in full force

Coastal region to hit 30° C (86° F), as heat rises on Tuesday, peaks Wednesday and builds through to Friday.

Get ready for a warm weekend

It may still be winter, but the weather is to turn decidedly autumnal as temperatures rise, hitting a peak by Tuesday.

Forecast: Heat wave headed to Israel

Winter schminter. Along with sunny skies, temperatures in Israel to reach nearly 80°F at the start of next week.