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.

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

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

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

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


Mount Hermon welcomes snowboarders, skiers after weekend closure

On Sunday, the mountain resort's staff teased its Facebook followers by posting a video of vehicles clearing snow and cleaning the area, saying that preparations were underway.

Skiers ride a ski lift on Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights near the Israel-Syria border.

Mount Hermon closes due to snow, not security situation

The Mount Hermon site emphasized that the closure was due to the weather and not the security situation.

Snow in the Golan Heights, January 4, 2020

Haifa port closes due to fierce winds and high waves

An 8 year-old child in Beni Brak was hit in the head by a plastic store sign that became unhinged and flew in her direction due to the fierce winds and hit her.

First snowfall of the season on Mount Hermon (December 25, 2019)

Winter returns to Israel after atypically warm weekend

After approximately a week and a half of pleasant, warm weather, rain is expected to return to Israel in the coming week.

Lightning strikes over the Mediterranean sea during a rain storm near the city of Ashkelon

Glaciers, majestic and beautiful, are melting

Glaciers are spectacular natural phenomena and have been part of the Earth for eons.

Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentinian Patagonia. Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska.

Earth Day: Israel, Jordan see worst weather in a century

T.E Lawrence remarks about the terrible weather in 1917 in his book Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

 	  Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence

Former lone soldier in Israel killed in Aspen snowboarding accident

Snowboarding (Illustrative)

Rehovot brings snow from Mount Hermon for city-wide winter-time merriment

"All the residents are invited to come and enjoy a snow experience for the whole family - close to home."

A man wandering around the snow

Snow blankets Mount Hermon, rains shower Israel as winter returns

The Mount Hermon ski site was open for business, as was the Hamat Gader thermal spas.

Jerusalem's Old City throgh a rainy lens

IN PICTURES: Israel transformed into magical winter land

The Jerusalem Post invites you to feast your eyes on the city of peace under a blanket of snow.

An orthodox Jew takes pictures of tourists at the Western Wall