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Early Winter Brings Northwest Gales and Midweek Mediterranean Downpours Across France

Forecasters dismiss viral deep-freeze claims, pointing to guidance that favors a milder, wetter start to winter.

Overview

  • Météo-France forecasts a succession of low-pressure systems this week with broadly unsettled conditions nationwide.
  • Strong winds are expected in the northwest from Monday into Tuesday, with gusts near 100 km/h possible in Finistère and Manche.
  • A Mediterranean heavy-rain episode is set to intensify Tuesday night into Wednesday between Languedoc and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
  • Snow is forecast in mountain areas, including locally heavy falls in the Cévennes and additional snow in the Pyrenees and Alps.
  • Morning frosts returned on December 1, including about 2°C in Paris, as authorities reject 1985-style cold-snap rumors and note a seasonal outlook skewing slightly milder and wetter.