Israel Weather Shifts: Rain Today, Warmer Temperatures for Yom Kippur

Israel is set for a significant weather shift in the coming days, with a noticeable drop in temperatures and rain expected in the north on Thursday. However, temperatures are forecast to rise again by Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which falls on Sunday evening and Monday.

Thursday will see partly cloudy skies and a considerable decrease in temperatures, particularly in the mountains and inland areas, where they will be slightly below the seasonal average. Localized rain is anticipated in the north and center, with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the north. Winds will strengthen across most regions, and the rain is expected to diminish by the afternoon.

Overnight Thursday into Friday, skies will be partly cloudy with a chance of light drizzle or localized rain, mainly along the coastal plain. Friday morning will also be partly cloudy with no significant temperature changes. Light drizzle or localized rain may occur in the north and along the coastal plain until the afternoon.

Looking ahead to Sunday, the eve of Yom Kippur, the morning will be partly cloudy, becoming fair later in the day. A slight increase in temperatures is expected, bringing them to seasonal averages in most areas. On Monday, Yom Kippur itself, the morning will be partly cloudy, turning fair later. A further slight rise in temperatures is forecast.