The prefect of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence calls for “everyone to be vigilant when traveling” and recommends keeping informed about the possible evolution of the phenomenon. Same in the Hautes-Alpes. Météo France has placed the two departments of the Southern Alps on orange “rain-ice” vigilance from Thursday, November 21. And this, until Friday November 22 at the end of the night.
For the Hautes-Alpes, snowfall is expected from 10 a.m. across the entire department. Météo France forecasts five to ten centimeters of cumulative snow from 400 m altitude, 15 to 30 cm from 800 meters altitude, 20 to 40 cm at 1200 m and 40 to 60 above 2000 m. LThe snowy episode should continue into the afternoon with a mild spell expected at the end of the afternoon in the Buëch region as far as Gapençais, while a calm is expected in the evening for the north of the department.
In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the first snowflakes are expected in the morning with a rain-snow limit expected from 300 to 400 m. Then the snow should intensify during the afternoon with the first snow falling on the ground from 300 meters above sea level.
► To find out how the situation is evolving, you can consult the Météo France bulletin on the website http://france.meteofrance.com or by calling 32 50.
► You can find out about road conditions on the inforoute 04 website
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