While France is currently experiencing severe weather gentle et sunnyespecially in the south, the hope of a rapid return of snow is fading. An unprecedented situation for this time of year, marked by temperatures significantly higher than seasonal norms.
The weather remains calm and dry: a well-established anticyclone
For several days, France has been living under the influence of a powerful anticyclone. As a result, calm and dry weather is settling in over the entire territory, with temperatures well above the seasonal averages. In some southern regions, the thermometer even exceeded 25 degreesa record for early November.
This weather exceptionally soft even concerns the high altitudes where the first snows are expected. The Alps and the Pyrenees, usually covered in white at this time, display very low snow levels. Some areas exceeding the 3000 meters above sea level benefit from some residual snow that fell in September and October, but this remains insufficient.
A flow of hot air from Africa
Current weather conditions are partly influenced by the presence of the Azores anticyclone which, located near France, prevents cold air from Northern Europe from reaching the territory. Worse still, this anticyclone brings up hot air flow from northern Africa to France, contributing to a indian summer prolonged.
For the moment, no change is expected for at least ten days. According to forecasts from the Météo Chaîne, the situation should remain the same, depriving the French mountains of the slightest shower of snow.
Hopes for the return of snow: a shift in the anticyclone
The situation could change if the anticyclone were to move towards the Atlantic, thus allowing polar air to descend towards France. This change could result in a cooling temperatures and, possibly, the return of snow to mountainous areas. In the meantime, ski resorts will have to wait to hope for natural snow and the start of the winter season in France.
In conclusion, the return of snow to the French mountains remains uncertain immediately. A particular meteorological event will be necessary to break this situation of prolonged softnessand we will probably have to wait a little before seeing the first snowflakes cover the French summits.
