France Braces for Cold Snap and Potential Snowfall This Weekend
A 'cold drop' weather phenomenon is expected to bring freezing temperatures and possible snow to parts of France, with uncertainties around the extent and location of snowfall.
- A cold drop, an erratic mass of cold air at high altitude, is forecast to impact France starting Friday, February 7, bringing colder temperatures and precipitation.
- Temperatures are expected to drop 2°C to 5°C below seasonal averages, with highs ranging from 0°C to 6°C in the north and 3°C to 12°C in the south by Friday.
- Snowfall is possible in several regions, including low-altitude areas in the northeast and central France, with heavier accumulations expected in mountainous areas like the Massif Central and Cévennes.
- Meteorologists caution that the exact trajectory and impact of the cold drop remain uncertain, making precise snowfall predictions difficult at this stage.
- This weather pattern follows a series of disruptions and persistent cloud cover in northern France since late 2023, contrasting with recent years' warmer and drier winters.
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