Storm Elvis: When will the storm reach you and which roads will block traffic?

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The “Elpis” storm, which hit Greece, Turkey and other areas throughout the Mediterranean basin, arrived in Israel tonight (Wednesday) with extreme cold and heavy rainfall from the north of the country to the Negev. From the morning it snowed on Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights.

Snow on Mount Hermon. Photo: Hermon site

The storm will culminate with particularly rainy, stormy and cold weather. Heavy rains fell in the north and center of the country, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. There are fears of floods in the coastal plain, the lowlands and the eastern streams. In the Negev there will be your father and there may be sandstorms. Snow fell in the northern Golan Heights and a blizzard will begin on Mount Hermon.

Snow at the Hermon site (Photo: Hermon site)

Police updated roadblocks due to weather: Road 99 from the Sion junction to the north, Road 959 from Oravim Cliff (sling) to the north, Road 91 from the Kidmat Zvi junction to the north and Road 98 from the Bashan junction to the north. It was also noted that during snow or rain the speed of travel should be slowed down and that it is mandatory for all occupants of the vehicle to wear seat belts.

Snow in the Golan Heights (Photo: Michal Giladi, Flash 90)Snow in the Golan Heights (Photo: Michal Giladi, Flash 90)
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Preparing for the weather

In the afternoon, particularly cold air will penetrate the country and snow will begin to fall on the peaks of the northern mountains above 800 meters. The rain will also reach the Negev and there is a risk of flooding. In the evening, the snow is also expected to spread to the central mountains, which are over 700 meters high, including Jerusalem, and is also expected to pile up on the ground, and there may even be significant stacking.

Police prepare for snow in the north (Photo: Police spokeswoman)Police prepare for snow in the north (Photo: Police spokeswoman)

Meanwhile, in MDA, the teams began to prepare for work under snow. Dual-propulsion ambulances (4 × 4) and special jeep ambulances with snow chains were deployed in the designated areas, in order to provide a quick and effective medical response in places where it would be difficult to get around due to the weather. In addition, the shifts in medics and paramedics will be intensified, in order to provide a medical solution if the demand for MDA services increases. All this along with guidelines for safe driving in rain and snow, which were distributed to MDA teams.

MDA ambulance in the snow (Photo: MDA spokeswoman)MDA ambulance in the snow (Photo: MDA spokeswoman)
Heavy snow on Mount Hermon (Photo: Mount Hermon)Heavy snow on Mount Hermon (Photo: Mount Hermon)

In the Gush Etzion Regional Council, Netivei Israel has deployed snow removal vehicles at designated locations in order to open the arteries that may be blocked in the snow. In addition, students in the council’s education system will finish the school day tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. The council advises drivers to advance the ride on the lanes to noon in order to avoid blocked lanes and dangerous situations.

Tel Aviv Port (Photo: Avshalom Shashoni)Tel Aviv Port (Photo: Avshalom Shashoni)

The head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, Shlomo Ne’eman, said at the snow preparation meeting: “Snowfall in Gush Etzion is a special event in the council. “We consider this very important and will fulfill the required tasks in all seriousness. The public is invited to come with their children to us, play in the snow and enjoy this beautiful region of the country. The main thing – drive carefully.”

Snow in Majdal Shams (Photo: Moshe Cohen)Snow in Majdal Shams (Photo: Moshe Cohen)

In Jerusalem, where 15-20 cm of snow is being prepared, the school day will end tomorrow at 15:00 in all education systems, and Jerusalem Municipality employees will also finish their work at that time. From the afternoon, for the sake of keeping them safe.

Snow in the Golan Heights (Photo: Avshalom Shashoni)Snow in the Golan Heights (Photo: Avshalom Shashoni)

In the Golan Regional Council, it was decided that in all schools there will be only distance learning, after forecasts that showed significant snowfall in the council. Kindergartens and nurseries will be held as far as possible. In addition, Netivei Israel installed snow plows and salt sprinklers for the purpose of clearing the hinges.

Tel Aviv Port (Photo: Avshalom Shashoni)Tel Aviv Port (Photo: Avshalom Shashoni)

The council said: “It is recommended that vehicles enter the council area until the morning hours. The rate of snowfall may not allow for sufficient evacuation. In the dark, the roads will not be leveled and the ice layer will pose a danger to passengers on the roads. The condition of the deputies before arrival. “

on the day Fifth The rains and winds will weaken a little, but will continue to fall from the north of the country to the Negev. In the morning it may still snow on the peaks of the northern and central mountains. There are fears of floods in eastern streams, Mount Hermon and the northern Golan Heights.

Bsixth Rainfall has occasionally fallen from the north of the country to the northern Negev, and there is still a fear of floods and flooding in places. It snowed on Mount Hermon and possibly also in the northern Golan.

BSabbath It will be partly cloudy and there will still be light local rain in the north and center of the country. It will be colder than usual.

BFirst It will be partly cloudy and cold.

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