Israel is set to receive its first major cold wave of the winter starting on Sunday, with snow also expected in higher altitudes in the country.
Early on Sunday, light localized rain fell along Israel's coastal plain. During the day, temperatures will drop significantly, with Monday expected to be particularly cold with a chance of the season's first snow on Mount Hermon according to the Israel Meteorological Service.
Rain falling in Haifa
(Video: Lior El-Hai)
Intermittent rain will fall on Sunday in northern and central Israel, spreading to the Negev by midday. warnings of flash flood risks were also reported possible in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea valleys. Strong winds will prevail and localized haze may occur in southern Israel.
By late afternoon, rainfall will gradually decrease. Overnight, light localized rain is expected from northern Israel to northern Negev with possible snow on Mount Hermon.
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Temperatures will be slightly below average on Sunday, but Monday will be much colder. Temperatures are forecast to drop by about 10°C (18°F) compared to Saturday's readings. In Tel Aviv, Monday's high is expected to reach 17°C (63°F) compared to 26°C (79°F) on Saturday. In Be’er Sheva, the high will be 16°C (61°F) compared to 26°C (79°F) and in Jerusalem, just 11°C (52°F) compared to 22°C (72°F) on Saturday.
Light localized rain will continue to fall from northern Israel to northern Negev on Monday, accompanied by strong winds, with a chance of light snow on Mount Hermon. Tuesday will remain colder than normal seasonal temperatures, with possible light drizzles from northern Israel to the northern Negev through midday. Temperatures will rise slightly on Wednesday, but will still be below average for this time of year.