After a pleasant day, temperatures will drop and rain will alternate in the north and central. • The winter system is expected to remain until the weekend.

• Rain in Tel Aviv // Photo: Yehoshua Yosef

After a slight increase in temperatures today, there will be a marked drop in temperatures tomorrow and will begin to rain alternately in the north and in the center, accompanied by occasional thunderstorms. In the north of the country, there may be local rain and the winds will grow. There is a slight fear of flooding in the Judean and Dead Sea rivers.

The meteorological service said Wednesday it will be partly cloudy to cloudy. Local rainfall is expected in the north of the country and in its center. The rain will weaken and diminish during the day and still be awake. There will be a further drop in temperatures and will be colder than usual for the season.

On Thursday, local rain is expected in the north and center of the country. In the north of the country, there may be single thunderstorms and winds will blow. Will continue to be colder than usual for the season. Friday will be mostly cloudy. Rain is expected occasionally in the north and center of the country. Winds will weaken and a slight drop in temperatures will occur.