France Experiences Unseasonal Warmth and Saharan Dust Before Weekend Weather Shift

Temperatures soar up to 20°C above seasonal norms as Saharan dust clouds the skies, but rain and cooler weather are expected by the weekend.

France is experiencing an unusual thermal amplitude, with morning temperatures as low as -5°C and afternoon highs reaching up to 20°C in some regions.
Saharan dust, carried by southern winds, is expected to create yellowish skies across the country, though no significant air quality deterioration is forecasted.
Temperatures are averaging 6°C above seasonal norms, with spring-like conditions more typical of April rather than early March.
A significant weather shift is predicted for the weekend, bringing rain, potential snowfall in the Pyrenees, and a possible Cévenol episode in southern France.
While temperatures will remain mild for early March, a gradual cooling trend is expected starting Sunday, aligning more closely with seasonal averages.