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Israelis rejoice as winter arrives, heavy rain causes disruptions

Israel's only ski resort, Mount Hermon just north of the Golan Heights, saw at least 30 cm (11 inches) in snow, raising hopes that Israelis would finally get to enjoy a winter wonderland before spring. 

by  Assaf Golan
Published on  02-01-2023 12:11
Last modified: 02-01-2023 13:27
Israelis rejoice as winter arrives, heavy rain causes disruptionsMount Hermon

Mount Hermon saw major snowfall overnight on January 31, 2023 | Photo: Mount Hermon

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After a long stretch of spring-like conditions that have made many Israelis lose hope that winter would finally show up, Tuesday night offered new hope as thunderstorms poured copious amounts of water on Israel's coast. 

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As of early Wednesday morning, the storm has caused massive disruptions in multiple areas, with first responders helping motorists who had been stuck in flooded areas. One such incident almost ended in tragedy when a vehicle with four passengers fell into the strong currents of the Jordan River after trying to cross a bridge.

Video: First-responders rescue man trapped in flooded road / Petach Tikva Fire and Rescue Service

In central Israel, a man almost drowned after he was trapped in a locked car that had gotten stuck in a flooded area. He was rescued by firefighters and then evacuated to receive medical care.  

Meanwhile, in Israel's only ski resort, Mount Hermon just north of the Golan Heights, saw at least 30 cm (11 inches) fall overnight Tuesday, raising hopes that Israelis would finally get to enjoy a winter wonderland before spring. 

The Saar Waterfall on January 31, 2023 (Israel Nature and Parks Authority)

The blustery weather is expected to continue to pick up steam over the weekend and reach its peak on Sunday, with severe flood warnings issued for coastal cities and the Judean foothills, as well as flash floods in Israel's eastern streams - including in the northern Negev and the Arava – mainly due to the low permeability of the soil. 

Video: Car falls into Jordan river amid blustery weather / Israel Police

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