Unusual springtime hail storm colors Israel's south white Heavy rain and hail flooded some streets in the city of Ashkelon, later covering them in a thick layer of ice; Mount Hermon opens for visitors after snow fell on Israel's only ski resort; next week small heatwave set to hit the country Danny Rup | Published: 03.04.21 , 13:24 Some cities in Israel's south white were colored in white on Thursday morning after an unusual springtime hail storm hit the area. A small-scale storm system descended on the country late Wednesday, with rain spreading from northern Israel all the way to the N...