Sunday, February 2, 2025 Météo-France has issued yellow weather alerts for snow and ice across 26 departments, urging residents to exercise caution during travel this weekend. The affected areas include Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, and Alpes-Maritimes, among others. The alert is in effect until at least 10 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as temperatures are expected to drop to near-freezing levels.
Starting Friday night, significant rainfall is anticipated over large parts of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées, with a risk of snow in other regions. Northwestern departments, such as Aisne and Nord, should prepare for potential disruptions, including slippery roads and reduced visibility. Snow accumulation is expected to begin on Saturday, with ice formation possible as temperatures hover around 0°C.
The Massif Central is likely to experience early snowfall, particularly after midday, while eastern regions may encounter icy conditions later as temperatures dip. On Saturday, February 1, temperatures are projected to be quite cold, with 0°C expected in places like Chaumont, and only slightly warmer readings at other locales, such as 1°C ranging from Lille to Strasbourg. Larger urban centers, including Paris and Lyon, will experience similarly cool conditions, hovering around 4°C.
Coastal areas may be spared from the harshest temperatures, showing readings of 5°C at places like La Rochelle, and potentially up to 9°C at Biarritz. Conversely, the Mediterr.
