Snow began falling on Thursday, turning the peaks of Mount Hermon white in 2024's first winter storm. Low temperatures are expected through Monday, according to meteorological forecasts.
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Rainfall is expected from the north of the country all the way to the northern Negev Desert and flood warnings were issued to the eastern deserts and the coastal areas.
Waves in the Mediterranean Sea are expected to reach up to 10.6 feet. Rainfall will persist in the northern and central areas during the night.
On Friday, temperatures will remain low, and the sky will be partly cloudy to overcast. There will be intermittent rainfall in the northern and central regions of the country, with ongoing snowfall on Mount Hermon. In the evening, rainfall will intensify in the north, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. There is a concern about flooding in the northern coastal plain.
Sunday will bring another drop in temperatures, slightly below the seasonal average. There will be occasional rain in the northern and central regions, with isolated thunderstorms possible. Localized rain is expected in the northern Negev, while snowfall is anticipated on Mount Hermon.