Israel’s first heavy snow paints Mount Hermon white – After particularly dry December, rainfall to continue through Tuesday, spreading as far south as the Arava Desert with flashflood warnings issued; temperatures to drop to lowest thus far in season | ynetnews

At least 2 inches of snow began falling on Mount Hermon on Israel’s northern border early on Monday, as Israel’s coastal and low-lying areas saw flooding of streets.
The Hermon ski resort said it would be open to the public to enjoy the snow, at no cost and its facilities will operate according to weather conditions.