Saturday night saw Mount Hermon covered with several centimeters of snow with the temperature dropping below zero celcius.
New climate data predicts increase in highly intense days of rain, snow with up to 30% more moisture on those days
On Friday, there will be a significant increase in temperatures, but they will still be slightly lower than normal for the season.
Mount Hermon closed to visitors due to heavy snowfall • Highway 90 closed off, Health Ministry issues warning against bathing in Tel Aviv beaches
Temperatures are lower than what is normal for Israel's springtime, with rain, strong winds and even a chance of snow in the Hermon.
Unseasonably cold temperatures will continue until Wednesday, along with rain, wind and thunderstorms.
The next few days are expected to be colder than usual for the season.
Extensive search and rescue efforts are underway, with the help of police diving units, the elite 669 Search and Rescue unit, the Israeli Navy and others.
May the light that Adira brought to the world continue to shine, and may her family, friends and teachers find the strength to continue and be comforted with beautiful memories
Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.
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