After the passage of storm Caetano, which brought some beautiful flakes to the Paris region last November, the question arises: will snow make a comeback in the Ile-de-France region over the next few days? All the more so as Météo France has announced snow and freezing rain warnings for two departments in the Paris region.
This week's weather forecasts predict a conflict between cold polar air and warm, humid air from southern Europe, favoring the formation of snow in the north of the country. This Wednesday, snowfall is expected to start in Normandy in the mid-afternoon, before gradually spreading to the Hauts-de-France and affecting parts of the Ile-de-France region, notably the west of Val-d'Oise and Yvelines.
In these areas, precipitation will initially be light in the morning, before intensifying and temporarily turning to snow from midday onwards. Although temperatures will remain slightly positive, snow could still remain on the ground in some parts of the region. In Paris, although snow is possible, precipitation will mainly take the form of heavy rain. The capital and the entire region are under yellow alert for the risk of rain and flooding until midnight.
Beyond the Île-de-France region, four départements - Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme and Seine-Maritime - have been placed under vigilance orange for heavier snowfalls, with accumulations of up to 5 to 10 cm. Twelve other départements, mainly north of the Seine, are under yellow alert. Caution is therefore advised when traveling, particularly in view of the risk of icy conditions and difficult road conditions.
Uncertainties remain over the evolution of this disturbance. If the snow is confirmed, it could continue into Wednesday night. Some scenarios even suggest that the disturbance could move southwards, covering a large part of the Paris region and bringing more significant accumulations. For the time being, forecasts suggest a return of the rains by the evening, rapidly putting an end to any snow accumulations in the region.
We recommend that you keep informed of future updates to the vigilance map, and limit your travel, particularly by car, to avoid the worst-affected areas. We remind you that these are only forecasts for the moment. To find out whether snow will indeed make a comeback in several Île-de-France départements this Wednesday and at the end of the week, you'll need to keep a close eye on the weather.
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