Winter

A winter of short getaways: Flights to Europe for less than $200

January and February bring a wave of short city breaks in Europe with surprising flight prices, alongside high demand for warm destinations like Dubai and Bangkok - even as prices rise.

Rome, Italy.
Migrants onboard a rubber boat wave and gesture as they wait to be rescued by crew members of the "Ocean Viking" rescue ship in the search-and-rescue zone off the international waters of Libya, on January 16, 2026.

Hundreds feared missing or dead trying to cross Mediterranean Sea, says UN migration agency

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.

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

A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide


Preparing for the cold weather? Here are some products to help you stay warm

The weather forecasters promise us an extreme cold weather. Here are some items that will help you get into a cozy winter vibe.

 KENNETH COLE, NIS 149.90

A warm winter: When technology lets us indulge even in the cold season

The winter of 2025 allows us to focus on advanced heating solutions, relaxation areas, and technological products that will make it especially cozy.

 True indulgence – a home jacuzzi

Magical winter tours in Samaria: From rare irises to blooming lupines

Samaria Tourism offers winter tours at special prices, with routes featuring nature, blooms, and local cuisine in Wadi Qana, Itamar Ridge, and Northern Samaria.

 Iris of Samaria

New home items and promotions for the cold Weather

Promotions and new home items for the cold wave, including bedding, kitchenware, air fryers, and drink bottles, plus an exciting initiative by Avivi Kitchens to sponsor future designers.

 Vardinon, goose down blanket - NIS 269.9-349.9

Driest winter on record: Lake Kinneret sees rare February drop in water level

“Right now, this year is shaping up to be particularly dry. There hasn't been a year this severe since measurements began,” Dr. Eyal Zigel said.

 The Ginosar shore.

Blossoms along popular hiking trails | Documentation

In Beersheba National Park and Taninim Stream Reserve, beautiful blossoms await. Efrat Rochin, Community Coordinator: "This year's winter was delayed, but the rains helped the flowers."

Anemones in Beersheba Stream

Snow falls in Jerusalem, educational institutions open at 9 a.m.

The last time Jerusalem saw snow was in January 2022, when the winter weather made its way down from Mount Hermon.

 Snow falls in Jerusalem as a heavy storm hits nationwide, January 26, 2022.

Just in time for winter: Restorative and vegan lip mask

Winter brings with it dryness in the skin, especially on the lips. A vegan lip mask with nourishing and restorative ingredients will solve the problem.

 MAHUT's LIP BALM TMSUPCERAT

Winter storm Coral: How to weather Israel's upcoming snowstorm

The public is urged to take necessary precautions by following the instructions relevant to their area.

 Snow falls in Jerusalem as a heavy storm hits nationwide, January 26, 2022.

Plane crashes in Toronto, injuring 18 people

An 80-person flight from Minneapolis crashed in Canada, critically wounding three people, including one child.

 An emergency responder works around an aircraft on a runway, after a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada February 17, 2025.