Snow has fallen on the Ariège peaks, flakes still expected at low altitude

The snow fell in Ariège on the night of Monday 11 to Tuesday 12 November 2024. The sites of the Ariège resorts offer a winter spectacle, with at Ax 3 Domaines, the panoramic view of Saquet (2,000 m above sea level), or even the Beille tray, dressed in a thin layer of white gold.

A light snow cover covers the heights of the department, leading to a general drop in temperatures in Ariège. This phenomenon is due to a cold drop affecting the country, thus providing a taste of winter.

Yellow snow-ice warning

Following this sudden drop in temperatures, Ariège, like seven other French departments, is placed on snow-ice yellow vigilance by Météo-France.

The Ariège prefecture, on its social networks, indicates that yellow vigilance is in progress and will continue until around midnight. Snowfall is possible overnight from 1,600 m and down to 1,000 m altitude. The authorities warn of the risk of freezing rain and recall the obligation of equipment for travelers going to Andorra via the Puymorens tunnel.