We will have to exercise caution. As on Friday January 3, Météo-France placed Nièvre on yellow snow and ice alert. The latter will start around 4 p.m. and end around 8 p.m. Be careful, especially if you have to drive.
30 departments on orange alert
In France, 30 departments, including neighboring Côte-d'Or, have been placed on orange snow and ice alert. Snowfall and freezing rain are forecast.
What is alertness?
¤ In yellow
Pay attention. If you practice activities sensitive to meteorological risk or exposed to floods, phenomena usual in the region, but occasionally and locally dangerous (mistral, summer storm, rising water levels, etc.) are in fact expected. Stay informed of developments.
¤ In orange
Be very vigilant. Dangerous phenomena are expected. Keep informed of developments and follow the safety advice issued by public authorities.
¤ In red
Absolute vigilance is required. Dangerous phenomena of exceptional intensity are expected. Keep yourself regularly informed of developments in the situation and strictly follow the safety instructions issued by the public authorities.
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