Rare May Snowfall Blankets Mount Hermon in Unusual Weather Event.

Jerusalem:

In a surprising turn of weather, snowfall has been recorded in May at Mount Hermon, marking the first such occurrence at this time of year since 2011. The rare event has drawn attention across Israel, where late spring conditions are typically warm and dry.

According to local reports, snow fell on the upper elevations of the mountain as temperatures dropped below freezing, accompanied by strong winds sweeping across the region. The sudden snowfall spell created wintry conditions at a time when most parts of the country are transitioning into early summer.

Mount Hermon, known for its ski resort during the winter months, occasionally experiences lingering cold conditions into spring, but snowfall this late in the season remains highly unusual. Meteorologists attribute the phenomenon to a combination of cold air masses moving into the region and unstable atmospheric conditions.

Visitors and officials at the Mount Hermon site described the scene as both unexpected and striking, with fresh snow covering the peaks and transforming the landscape overnight. Images shared from the area show snow accumulation on higher slopes, contrasting sharply with the otherwise mild weather across the country.

While the snowfall is not expected to persist for long, it has provided a rare spectacle and a reminder of the region’s occasionally unpredictable weather patterns.