After a wintry and rainy start to the week, temperatures are set to drop further through Wednesday, with light local rain expected mainly in central regions and the northern Negev. Monday night may bring frost to highland and valley areas. By Tuesday, temperatures will remain below seasonal averages, accompanied by strong easterly winds in the mountains. Cloudy skies and continued strong winds are forecast for Wednesday, with a warming trend beginning in the coastal plain and southern regions. By Thursday, temperatures are expected to return to normal, though strong winds will persist in the north during the morning.