Turbulence, cold and heavy rain:
the winter weather that hit Israel yesterday continues with us today (Monday), and for the first time this season, snow fell tonight on Mount Hermon.
Flood in Ein Abdat // Photo by Yaniv Yitzchak Yeruhem Tourism
The heavy rain also hit Ashdod, when floods began throughout the city.
Route 40 after Mitzpe Ramon is closed.
At the same time, due to the flow of streams, the Israel Police closed Highway 40 to traffic in the section between C.
Birds for prison.
Heavy rain and flooding in Ashdod // Credit: use according to section 27a
As mentioned, the Hermon site was opened this morning to visitors, and entry to it is completely free.
At the moment the amount of snow is not great, with about five cm in the upper level.
At this stage the snow on the lower level is relatively thin and has not yet piled up, which means that in order to enjoy snow at this stage, it is necessary to reach the upper level.
The weather there is rainy and foggy, with occasional snow as mentioned also in the lower level.
The weather is rainy and foggy, photo: the Hermon website
Meanwhile, on Tuesday it will continue to rain for periods from the north of the country to the north of the Negev, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms, there is a fear of floods in the southern and eastern streams.
There may be snow at the summit of Mount Hermon, but the rain will gradually weaken.
Wednesday will be partly cloudy, and colder than usual.
Local and light rain is possible.
On Thursday it will be partly cloudy, with a slight increase in temperatures.
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