France Faces Early Winter Storm Caetano With Snow and High Winds

The storm brings snow to Paris and other regions, prompting traffic restrictions and school closures across 58 departments under orange alert.

Storm Caetano is causing an early winter weather event across France, with snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures affecting large parts of the country.
Paris and Île-de-France are under orange alert for snow and ice, with snowfall expected to reach 1-3 cm in urban areas and up to 7 cm in southern suburbs.
58 departments are now under orange weather alerts for snow, ice, or high winds, with disruptions to transportation and traffic restrictions in several regions.
Normandy, Brittany, and other western regions have reported early snowfall and high winds, with gusts reaching up to 148 km/h in some coastal areas.
Authorities have suspended school transport in affected areas and implemented safety measures, including reduced speed limits and restrictions on heavy vehicles.