Snow

Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend

Many travelers are now looking for short winter breaks in the North that combine an alpine atmosphere, snowy views, and a relatively easy drive from the center of the country.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Snow in the northern Golan Heights
KLM AIRCRAFT are seen on the tarmac at Schipol airport near Amsterdam April 15, 2015.

Dutch airline KLM running low on de-icing fluid for planes in Amsterdam

KLM said its 25 de-icing trucks have been in continuous use in Amsterdam, consuming around 85,000 liters per day of a mixture of heated water and glycol used to clear departing aircraft.

|ByREUTERS
PEOPLE WALK in the snow-covered Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower, as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a large part of the country, in Paris, France, January 5, 2026.

Freezing weather across Europe causes flight cancellations, rail network disuption

All domestic rail services in the Netherlands were suspended early on Tuesday after an IT outage compounded disruption across the country's rail network.

|ByREUTERS
Snow seen on Mount Hermon on December 28, 2025.b

Rain, snow hit Israel as powerful winter system sparks flood warnings, road rescues

Israel braces for worsening conditions after a weekend of downpours, strong winds and rare stream surges in the South.

|ByYOAV ETIEL, YANIR YAGNA, ELI ASHKENAZI

Hermon sees first snow as Israeli weather turns wintery

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the next few days before dropping again towards the weekend.

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Hermon covered in snow.

Death toll rises in Buffalo as frigid cold freezes eastern US on Christmas Day

Twenty-eight people have died so far in weather-related incidents, according to an NBC News tally. CNN reported 26 deaths Sunday morning.

DECEMBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS
A snow plow works along Hillside Drive during a break in the snow storm hitting the Buffalo area in Orchard Park, New York, US November 19, 2022.

Deep freeze grips US as winter 'bomb cyclone' looms ahead of holiday weekend

Thousands of flights have been canceled up and down the country • US President Joe Biden cautions people to stay indoors.

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByREUTERS
People stay warm with a fire during a period of cold weather in downtown, Denver, Colorado, US December 22, 2022.

The loneliness of the long-distance Yom Kippur faster - opinion

I am curious what I might learn if I were to push myself past my comfort zone. Certainly, Yom Kippur does that.

OCTOBER 4, 2022ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
A woman walks alone in a park

Ant-tracking method may be able to measure depth of snow - study

Snow is crucial for climate regulation because it helps keep the planet cool, so it is important to be able to track it properly.

MAY 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snow falls at Mount Meron, March 15, 2022

Unseasonable weather continues with late March snow

Cold weather is expected throughout Israel in the coming days as well.

MARCH 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snow falls at Mount Meron, March 23, 2022

Rare March snow day blankets Israel in white

The last March snowfall in Jerusalem was recorded in 2003.

MARCH 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snowfall accumulates at Baram National Park. March 15, 2022

A white Purim in Israel? Winter weather coming this week

A very light accumulation of snowfall is expected in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

MARCH 13, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Jerusalem under the snow, February 18, 2021

Man fired after operating snowplow that pushed snow onto Orthodox Jews

The video, which was uploaded last week, has more than 177K views on YouTube as of Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snow plows covered in snow on Mount Hermon on January 21, 2020

Israel is expecting to see a chilly weekend with rain, thunderstorms

Made weekend plans? Maybe you should reconsider; it's getting cold and rainy

FEBRUARY 4, 2022ByYUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV
Rain in Jerusalem (Illustrative)