The weather is getting colder, the clouds are moving in our direction and in the area of Jerusalem and the mountains and also in the north of the country are preparing for a lot of rain and snow.
Due to this, the police have issued a series of guidelines and recommendations to the public to deal with the stormy weather.
We emphasize that according to estimates, no snow is expected in the capital.
The full forecast at the bottom of the article.
Police recommend giving up unnecessary travel or hiking in streams and areas that may be flooded in the face of inclement weather.
Due to the strong winds that can lead to the collapse of trees, pillars and the flying of various objects, the police are instructing the public to report any such hazard to the authorities as soon as possible.
Police have instructed to adjust the speed of travel to road conditions and slow down significantly when entering curves and making sharp turns.
The police explain that it is necessary to maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front, and to drive slowly and carefully, especially when there is a cold on the road due to the danger of slipping.
In rainy weather, it is more difficult to spot pedestrians and brake in time if necessary, so police are instructed to slow down driving in residential areas and give right of way to pedestrians.
The steering wheel must be held with both hands, as entering the puddle with the vehicle, and potholes hidden by the accumulation of water on the road - can cause a sudden deviation of the vehicle.
Rain in Jerusalem, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Before entering the vehicle: It is mandatory to check that the vehicle tires are in good condition and with the required air pressure.
Check that the wipers are in good condition and not damaged.
Care must be taken to clean the car windshields in order to provide good visibility conditions for the driver, as well as to clean the front and rear car headlights - in order to see and show accordingly.
In any exceptional event that requires immediate police intervention - the police emergency number 100 should be contacted without delay. Information on changes in traffic arrangements can also be obtained through the Israel Police National Information Center at 110.
The mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Leon, commented on the preparations for the stormy weather: "The Jerusalem municipality is prepared for the possibility of cold and snow. The emergency headquarters and relevant departments of the municipality are preparing for possible missions, briefing employees and ensuring the correctness of all necessary measures."
"Today, the dedicated Knesset will open, which coordinates all activities in such events, including the treatment of hazards, street children, drainage and the opening of arteries.
The municipal hotline will be strengthened with representatives in all languages, the municipal education system is prepared and current information regarding its operation will be provided continuously.
The salt distribution system in the main axes is set up, along with the readiness to operate mechanical engineering equipment for clearing the snow, if it piles up on the ground.
"The Jerusalem Municipality is in constant contact with all the corresponding parties - police, MDA, fire and rescue, electricity company and communications companies, all with the aim of providing professional and quality service to residents and visitors to the city. We call on everyone to drive carefully and maintain health and safety," Leon concluded.
Nahal Ayalon, Photo: Yehoshua Yosef
Meanwhile, the Benjamin Regional Council began preparations as early as early in the morning, when council staff scanned the venues and, if necessary, blocked road sections.
Preparations will also be made later this week while monitoring and receiving weather updates regarding the Benjamin Mountains.
A cold and stormy night, snow will begin to fall on Mount Hermon;
Tomorrow - danger of floods
After a colder day than usual for the season, during the night the winds will intensify and it will start to rain, in the north the rains will be accompanied by thunderstorms.
The rain will gradually spread to the center of the country.
It will start to snow on Mount Hermon.
The wind in the Mediterranean will be southeast and will reach a speed of 20-10 km / h. The height of the waves in the Mediterranean will be 60 to 150 cm.
The Nature and Parks Authority said that against the background of the fear of floods in the Judean Desert and the south of the country, it is strictly forbidden to enter river channels in flow until the water level drops completely.
In addition, it was emphasized that "it is forbidden to approach a riverbank during a flood for fear of the West Bank collapsing."
All the surfing trails in the Judean Desert will be closed, as will the hiking trails in the streams: Darga, Tekoa, Mashash, Og and Nahal Prat.
Forecasted temperatures for night and tomorrow: Kiryat Shmona 10-6 Katzrin 8-3, Safed 6-3, Tiberias 13-7, Nazareth 10-5, Haifa 13-9, Tel Aviv 15-10, Jerusalem 6-2 Ashkelon 14- 8, Ein Gedi 17-9, Beer Sheva 12-5, Arad 7-3, Mitzpe Ramon 9-2, Eilat 17-7.
Floods in the south, Photo: Hila Sarid
Tomorrow it will rain intermittently from the north of the country to the Negev, occasionally accompanied by isolated thunderstorms.
There are fears of floods in the Jordan Valley, the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea.
Heavy snow fell on Mount Hermon, from noon light snow is also expected on the peaks of the northern mountains over 900 meters.
From the evening, colder air will penetrate and light snow is also possible in the mountains that are over 500 m high in the north, and 700 m in the central mountains.
There may also be snowflakes on the high peaks of the Negev mountains.
In practice, snow may pile up on the ground - in the northern Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee.
While the Golan Heights and the Galilee mountains - will see snow that will not pile up on the ground.
As for Jerusalem, it is estimated that "if it snows in Jerusalem, it will only be in the air."
The wind in the Mediterranean will be southwest to northwest at a speed of 50-30 km / h and gusts up to 65 km / h.
Mediterranean state: exciting to stormy at a height of 500-250 cm.
At the weekend: Relief in the rains, the cold will continue
On Thursday it will be partly cloudy, in the morning it may still be drizzle until light rain.
It will be colder than usual for the season.
A severe cold is expected at night, especially in the mountains and inland.
Wind in the Mediterranean Sea: northwest to northeast at a speed of 35-15 km / h. Mediterranean state: Wave height in the Mediterranean Sea: 320-150 cm.
Tzachi Waxman, a Meteo Tech forecaster, said that there will be a slight rise in temperatures on Friday, but they are still slightly below the average for the period.
At night it may again happen in the places of the festivals.
Wind in the Mediterranean Sea: North to northeast 15-25 km / h.
Saturday will be fine to partly cloudy, with no significant change in temperatures.
The night is still colder than usual.
It may rain in the north of the country.
The wind in the Mediterranean will be southwest to northwest 15-25 km / h. On Sunday it will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with rain intermittently mainly from noon / afternoon in the north and center of the country.
Wind in the Mediterranean: southwest 25-45 km / h.
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