France Braces for Cold Weekend with Mixed Weather Conditions

Temperatures remain below seasonal averages in many areas, with frosty mornings in the north and clearer skies in the south.

Friday, December 13, is the coldest day of the week, with widespread morning frost across northern France and temperatures dropping below freezing in many regions.
Saturday will see a slight temperature rise, with cloudy skies dominating most of the country and occasional rain or snow at higher altitudes in the north and central regions.
Sunday brings more sunshine, particularly in the south and southeast, while the north experiences a mix of fog and intermittent clear skies.
Temperatures over the weekend will range from 2°C in the northeast to 15°C in the Mediterranean regions, remaining slightly below seasonal norms in many areas.
A more significant warming trend is expected mid-next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 16°C in the southwest and milder conditions across the country.