Another storm set to blanket Israel with snow

Meteorologists forecast major system Thursday that could dump significant precipitation across the country

By ToI Staff 16 February 2015, 7:32 pm

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Jerusalem under the snow: Tower of David snowstorm (photo credit: Noam Chen)

Another major winter storm is predicted to bring high winds, heavy rains and significant snow to parts of Israel Thursday.

According to forecasters, temperatures are expected to drop overnight Wednesday. Thunderstorms will develop throughout northern Israel, spreading to the center by Thursday morning.

Overnight Thursday, snowfall of up to 25 cm (10 in) is forecast to fall on Mt Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, and other high elevation areas could see up to 10 cm (4 in) of snow. Negev residents may see a light dusting of snow as well Thursday.

Meteorologist Boaz Nehemia said that unlike the disappointment of Jerusalem residents who were promised snow last week and got sandstorms instead, this weekend looks to have a “wide window of opportunity” for snow.

Last week, forecasters predicted a heavy snowfall throughout the country, but the storm brought heavy rain, dust storms and gale force winds to most of Israel instead.