These departments should face significant snow accumulationsmaking travel potentially dangerous.
Up to 20 cm of snow in Pas-de-Calais
“Over the entire episode, we expect snow accumulations of 5 to 10 cmlocally 10 to 15 cm in Hauts-de-France, and even tips around 20 cm in the Pas-de-Calais department,” explains Météo-France.
The editorial team advises you
In areas located to the south of these departments, as in Aisnea few snowfall are also planned, but with lesser consequences. However, forecasters recommend remain attentive to changing conditions.
Back to normal Thursday noon
The snowy episode should end Thursday around noonaccording to forecasts. However, traffic conditions are likely to remain complicated until then, particularly in rural areas or areas poorly served by snow removal teams.
The editorial team advises you
At the same time, a yellow snow-ice warning was also triggered in a fifteen departments neighbors, particularly in Île-de-France. These areas could also be impacted by freezing rain or slippery ground.
To road users:
• Limit your travel as much as possible,
• Equip your vehicles with snow tires or chains if necessary,
• Adapt your speed and plan longer journeys.
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