The first snows whiten Aubrac despite unpredictable weather

Since last night, snowflakes have appeared on the heights of Aveyron and Lozère. According to Météo Sud-Aveyron, snowfall was observed in Aubrac and Viadène, from 900 to 1,000 meters above sea level.

Although the ground will turn slightly white, the snow is expected to melt quickly due to the fluctuating rain-snow line.

Yellow alert

The department of Aveyron, placed on yellow alert for wind, is also experiencing significant rainfall.

Between Wednesday and Thursday, the accumulations reached 30 to 40 mm on reliefs such as Lévézou and the Monts de Lacaune, and exceeded 50 mm on Aubrac. Lower areas record rainfall of 10 to 25 mm.

In Lozère, under snow-ice alert, winter conditions are present. The temperatures recorded this morning illustrate the harshness of the climate: + 0.5 °C in Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, – 0.3 °C in Laguiole, and up to – 2 °C at the ski resorts of Brameloup and Laguiole.

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On major roads, such as the A75 motorway near Saint-Flour, the shoulders are also covered in snow, making traffic difficult.