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As the year 2025 quickly approaches, the weather is about to experience a major change from January 2. Between rain, wind and snow, several French departments are preparing to face a real winter offensive.
Indeed, although the mild weather has been in place for many weeks, winter has not said its last word. And he will prove it to us by starting the year in such a way that we will not forget it. Which French people will face severe bad weather? What do the weather forecasts tell us?
Respite for Christmas and New Year's Eve
In December, the weather was somewhat unpredictable. Despite everything, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve weather conditions offer respite to much of France. Certainly, several departments have been admiring gray skies for several days. But, for others, it is the sun that dominates.
However, this lull was short-lived. Indeed, according to Météo France, a climatic shift will occur at the very beginning of January. From Wednesday January 1, gusts of up to 90 km/h along the Channel will signal the arrival of an active disturbance.
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This disruption will be accompanied dense clouds and rain in the northwest quarter. This front foreshadows an even more significant change for the rest of the territory the next day.
Weather: snow from the beginning of January
From Thursday January 2, a disturbance from the north will bring sustained rain to the northern half of France. On reliefs, such as those of the Vosges, this precipitation will quickly transform into snow over the hours.
Before January 2, the rain-snow line was located on the heights. But, from January 2, it will gradually decrease. It will reach the plains during the night from Thursday to Friday. Winter weather that will delight lovers of cold and snowflakes.
The north-eastern regions, notably Moselle, Haut-Rhin and Meurthe-et-Moselle, could thus waking up under a white coat on Friday morning. On the other hand, no snow in the south. In fact, the weather will be milder there.
Capricious weather on Friday
Friday January 3 will bring us contrasting weather. Indeed, rain will fall in the north and the center-east. She won't come alone. Indeed, the drops will be accompanied by the windwith gusts between 80 to 100 km/h on the Atlantic coast.
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In the hills and down to the plains, snow will appear, particularly in departments like Jura, Côte-d’Or and Isère.
The passage of this rain-snow front will be accompanied by a general drop in temperatures, preventing any rapid stabilization of the weather. Snow will continue to fall in the mountains the following weekendbut can also be found in the plains in many regions.
Only the south-east of the country will benefit from relative stability thanks to the influence of the mistral and the tramontane. These cold and powerful winds will favor clear skies and sunny weather in this part of the territory. But despite the sun, it will be cold. So think about your coat before going out.
