snow or not? What awaits you for Christmas

In less than a week the Christmas festivities begin and the weather looks good. If Météo France forecasts minor disturbances this weekend, the situation should improve before New Year’s Eve, scheduled for Tuesday evening.

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For Christmas 2024, the weather will be generally calm and gray in France. In the west, temperatures will be mild and accompanied by clouds, while the east will experience cooler weather with possible snow in the mountains.

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An anticyclone will bring a mild spell, but cloud cover could remain significant, especially in the north. The south will benefit from clearer weather, particularly near the Mediterranean. No white Christmas is planned this year, except at altitude, and an average of 3°C is predicted on the big day.

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‌Those for whom Christmas is not possible without snowflakes can always head to the Balkans. Indeed, Central and Eastern Europe are preparing for a cold spell and a snowstorm. It should reach Greece on Christmas Eve, enough to satisfy thrill-seekers and fans of snowball fights.