Could it be snowing in Paris and the Île-de-France region this November 21, 2024 ? If Méteo France is to be believed, there's a good chance of it, and with the rain starting to fall, icy conditions are sure to follow. Due to the arrival of a new disturbance, linked to the low-pressure system Caetano, Orange vigilance "Neige et Verglas" ("Snow and freezing rain") has been triggered in Île-de-France this Thursday, November 21, 2024. In view of the forecast snowfalls, the Snow and Ice Plan has been upgraded to level 2, requiring safety measures to be taken on the roads.
The Paris Prefecture of Police, headed by Laurent Nuñez, has announced increased vigilance throughout the Ile-de-France region between 11am and 8pm. Météo France is forecasting a heavy snowstorm, starting in the late morning and crossing the region before moving eastwards in the evening. Traffic conditions are likely to be difficult, despite the salt-spreading and snow-clearing operations being carried out by the Direction des routes d'Île-de-France.
The switch to level 2 of the Snow and Ice Plan reinforces emergency measures. The main measures include:
Authorities are urging users to be extra vigilant. If you absolutely must travel, use public transport, equip yourself with snow tires, and prepare a survival kit including warm clothing, food and water. Motorists are invited to check traffic conditions in real time on Sytadin or Bison Futé, as well as forecasts on the Météo France website.
For your own safety and that of others, clear the snow in front of your home and salt the sidewalks without blocking water drains. Avoid contact with fallen electrical wires, and only use heating appliances that comply with the relevant standards.
We advise you to follow the authorities' instructions via the media or social networks, in particular the @prefpolice account on Twitter. Local radio stations such as France Bleu Paris or 107.7 Autoroute are also reliable sources.
These measures are designed to prevent accidents and limit disruption in a region where such bad weather is still rare. Caution is therefore called for to get through this episode in complete safety.
This risk of snow and freezing rain could also impact traffic on the roads of the Île-de-France region this Thursday, November 21. Motorists are therefore urged to be extremely vigilant, and to inform themselves about the instructions and traffic conditions before taking to the road.
Snow and freezing rain in Île-de-France, Paris under orange alert this Thursday
Météo France has placed the Île-de-France region, along with 27 other départements, under a vigilance orange for snow and freezing rain this Thursday, November 21, 2024. With the arrival of a low-pressure system named CAETANO, a cocktail of cold and precipitation is likely to disrupt the region, where a few centimeters of snow could be added to the expected freezing rain. [Read more]
Snow and freezing rain in Île-de-France, Paris under orange alert this Thursday
