Winter Storm

No national recompense for winter storm damages

Attorney Omer Harlap explains how many Israelis are finding themselves uninsured against damages from the current storm system.

Winter weather:

Snow, rain, & storm winds up to 100 kph on the way

Peak of stormy weather is yet ahead, easing up only on Thursday.

Injuries, damage caused by winter storm Barbara

High winds knock over trees, cause windows and scaffolding to wall onto bystanders and vehicles as multi-day winter storm strikes Israel.

Op-ed:

Cooling is far more dangerous than warming

Because our media is on a partisan campaign to obfuscate, we forget that deaths from cold are far more frequent than deaths from heat.Op-ed.

Winter storm leaves at least 25 dead in Buffalo area

Historic storm hammers western New York with record snowfall for over 24 hours, leading to dangerous conditions, including deaths.

Winter storm pummels eastern US

New York and Massachusetts receive two feet of snow, thousands left without power as major winter storm hits.

Winter storm 'Carmel' continues as temperatures drop

Rainy weather to continue in coming days as temperatures drop. Flood warnings in place in lowland areas.

Flooding feared as winter storm Carmel hits Israel

Heavy winds, rain mark beginning of Carmel storm in Israel, with storm expected to peak later on Monday.

Cruz reacts to criticism on Mexico trip during winter storm

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz issued a statement on his family trip to Cancun as power remains down in parts of the state.

New York cancels vaccinations amid severe winter storm

New York City public schools are all-remote again Tuesday, as a powerful winter storm continues to pummel the area.

The storm begins:

Snow in Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

Several cm of snow in Gush Etzion, light snowfall in J'lem, as Israel Electric Corporation marks all-time high in electricity consumption.

Winter Storm Riley leaves nearly 2.5 million without power

Death toll from Winter Storm Riley rises to seven, including two children.

Recent storm costs farmers 14 million NIS in damage

Due to frost and extreme cold during last week's storm, farmers across Israel report damage to crops as buds suffered in harsh weather.

Forecast: Snow - mainly in the mountains

Snow is expected to continue intermittently mainly in the central mountains and Jerusalem until Wednesday.

Electric Company, workers feud - as customers remain power-less

More than 24 hours after the major winter storm that hit Israel Sunday morning, some 40,000 households are still without power.

‘Facebook Saved Lives’ During Winter Storm

Facebook, city websites credited with keeping residents up-to-date – and safe – during unusually harsh snowstorm.

Forecaster Nixes Rumors of Second Snowstorm

Forecaster says no new snowstorm on the horizon. Jerusalem leaders clash over storm ‘mismanagement.’

Family Stuck with Body in Storm

A family from Gush Etzion was unable to inform authorities that a relative had died due to downed phone lines.

MDA Treats 10,000 in 3 Days

MDA reports on snowstorm efforts, injuries, and reminds public to stay safe.

Soldiers on Front Lines in Rescue Efforts

Thousands of IDF soldiers clear trees, distribute warm blankets and water, and help with evacuations.

Helicopter Evacuation as Families Remain Without Power, Water

Thousands of families spending third day without electricity or water. Children with hypothermia evacuated by helicopter.

Barkat Asks IDF and Police to Help Stranded Drivers

Jerusalem Mayor enlists IDF and police to help out the many drivers and cars that have been stranded due to the snow.

Israel in White: Your Pictures

As snow descends on Israel's Biblical heartland, Arutz Sheva presents a collection of your pictures from Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

School's Out: Snow in Gush Etzion, Samaria and Jerusalem

Snow began falling Wednesday night in Samaria, Gush Etzion, Hevron and Jerusalem. School cancelled in Jerusalem area.

Israel Prepares for Winter Storm

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

Stormy Weather Raises Kinneret Waters, Causes Power Outages

Lake Kinneret once again rose Thursday as rain poured down upon the Land of Israel, causing power outages around the country.

Israeli ‘Hurricane’ Victims to Receive Gov’t Aid

The Cabinet is poised to approve an aid package for Israeli victims of the worst storm to hit the country in a decade.

Video: Visit to Sharon Town, One Week After Flood

Israel National Radio host Josh Haste visited the Sharon town of Bat Hefer, one week after many homes in the town were flooded.

More Photos - Northern and Central Israel Blanketed with Snow

Readers sent in pictures as snow continues to fall in the Northern and Central regions of the country.