Heavy snow fell in the Hermon on Thursday morning. The tourist site was temporarily closed to visitors.
Snowfall at the site is expected to continue for at least three days.
Forecasters
predict that strong winter weather will hit the rest of the country as
well. Rain, strong winds, and low temperatures are expected from the
Golan to the northern Negev.
Experts warned that heavy rain could lead to flash floods in the Jordan Valley and the Judean desert.
On Friday, scattered thunderstorms are predicted across the country. Strong winds in southern Israel could lead to sand storms.
By Friday evening, snowfall is expected to spread from the Hermon into northern Israel. Snow may fall in Jerusalem beginning Saturday.
Winter
rainstorms have succeeded in bringing the Kinneret, Israel’s largest
water source, above the lowest “red line” below which it is considered
risky to continue drawing water. The lake’s surface is now 212.83 meters below sea level, still significantly under the highest “red line” at 208.8 meters below sea level.
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