Overview
- Large parts of the country began January 1 with generalized subzero temperatures and frost, including across the southwest and central regions.
- Météo France and La Chaîne Météo warn that freezing fog will form in many areas this morning, creating slippery roads and localized travel disruptions.
- The cold is forecast to persist and strengthen into the weekend and early next week, with a risk of snow in the East and over higher terrain including Rhône‑Alpes and the Pyrenees.
- Recent observations highlight a sharp national contrast, with more than a 19°C gap between Luxeuil at −11.3°C and Île du Levant at 8.2°C.
- For Occitanie, Météo France projects a sunny but cold day with widespread morning frosts and afternoon highs generally between 6°C and 12°C depending on location.