Regions north of an imaginary line from Brittany to Jura could face subzero temperatures, favoring icy conditions. In addition, some snowfall is expected there. How are residents preparing for this cold snap?
Tl;dr
- 40 departments on yellow alert for snow and ice.
- Negative temperatures and risk of ice in the North.
- Little probability of snowflakes, according to Météo France.
Weather alert: yellow vigilance in 40 departments
An announcement of Weather France attracts attention this Friday, January 3, 2025. A total of 40 departments, located north of a diagonal extending from Brittany to the Jura, have been placed in yellow vigilance for risk of snow and ice. The day before, there were only around twenty people affected by this alert.
Icy weather conditions
Météo France predicts particularly harsh weather conditions, with temperatures can drop to -4°C in the plains. The regions of Centre-Val de Loire, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes and Grand Est are likely to experience a gray and cold morning. The heights could even see snow appearing from 400/500 m altitude.
Be careful on the roads
The meteorological agency warns road users of the possibility of “locally slippery floors” due to the formation of ice. It is recommended to exercise great caution when traveling in the morning. “With temperatures close to zero overnight from Thursday to Friday in the east of France, there is a risk of icy conditions. »informs Guillaume Séchet, meteorologist and founder of the Météo-Villes site.
Flakes? Not really
As for the probability of seeing a few flakes falling, it is rather low according to Guillaume Séchet. If a disturbance is in progress in the Alps, the central massif and Alsace, only a few residual flakes are expected, mainly in the East and in the Alps.
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