Snow

US storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

As snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously frigid temperatures swept into the eastern two-thirds of the US on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to rise.

|ByREUTERS, TOBIAS HOLCMAN
A group of men try to help a stuck motorist in the snow while the multi-state Winter Storm Fern hits the metro area of Louisville, Kentucky, US January 25, 2026.
A man walks through the snow as Winter Storm Fern arrives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, January 23, 2026.

US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected

The US National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected throughout the weekend, while more than 10,000 flights nationwide were disrupted.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Snow in the northern Golan Heights

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.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
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

KLM said its 25 de-icing trucks have been in continuous use in Amsterdam, consuming around 85,000 liters per day of a mixture of heated water and glycol used to clear departing aircraft.

|ByREUTERS

Powerful blizzard kills at least 32 people in western New York

Hundreds of national guard troops were assisting local first responders and state police on Monday as crews rescued people trapped in homes and cars.

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByOMRI NAHMIAS, REUTERS
A general view of an area covered in snow, following a winter storm that struck the region, in Buffalo, New York, U.S December 25, 2022, in this picture obtained by Reuters from social media on December 26, 2022.

Deadly blizzard, deemed worst in 45 years, paralyzes greater Buffalo, NY

The latest blizzard, which initially overwhelmed emergency crews, came nearly six weeks after a record-setting but shorter-lived lake-effect storm struck western New York.

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByREUTERS
An ambulance is left stranded on the road following a winter storm that hit the Buffalo region on Main St. in Amherst, New York, US, December 25, 2022.

Hermon sees first snow as Israeli weather turns wintery

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the next few days before dropping again towards the weekend.

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Hermon covered in snow.

Death toll rises in Buffalo as frigid cold freezes eastern US on Christmas Day

Twenty-eight people have died so far in weather-related incidents, according to an NBC News tally. CNN reported 26 deaths Sunday morning.

DECEMBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS
A snow plow works along Hillside Drive during a break in the snow storm hitting the Buffalo area in Orchard Park, New York, US November 19, 2022.

Deep freeze grips US as winter 'bomb cyclone' looms ahead of holiday weekend

Thousands of flights have been canceled up and down the country • US President Joe Biden cautions people to stay indoors.

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByREUTERS
People stay warm with a fire during a period of cold weather in downtown, Denver, Colorado, US December 22, 2022.

The loneliness of the long-distance Yom Kippur faster - opinion

I am curious what I might learn if I were to push myself past my comfort zone. Certainly, Yom Kippur does that.

OCTOBER 4, 2022ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
A woman walks alone in a park

Ant-tracking method may be able to measure depth of snow - study

Snow is crucial for climate regulation because it helps keep the planet cool, so it is important to be able to track it properly.

MAY 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snow falls at Mount Meron, March 15, 2022

Unseasonable weather continues with late March snow

Cold weather is expected throughout Israel in the coming days as well.

MARCH 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snow falls at Mount Meron, March 23, 2022

Rare March snow day blankets Israel in white

The last March snowfall in Jerusalem was recorded in 2003.

MARCH 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snowfall accumulates at Baram National Park. March 15, 2022

A white Purim in Israel? Winter weather coming this week

A very light accumulation of snowfall is expected in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

MARCH 13, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Jerusalem under the snow, February 18, 2021