France Experiences Cold Snap but No Official Cold Wave Declared
France faces colder than usual temperatures, but conditions fall short of officially being labeled a cold wave, according to meteorological criteria.
France faces colder than usual temperatures, but conditions fall short of officially being labeled a cold wave, according to meteorological criteria.
Météo-France has placed six southern departments under orange alerts for snow, heavy rain, and flooding, warning of hazardous travel conditions on December 22, 2025.
A polar air mass will cause a marked temperature drop and first widespread frost across France starting Monday, with potential snow in mountainous areas midweek.
Winds from the Sahara Desert are blanketing France in sand and dust from November 12 to 15, causing ochre skies, warm temperatures, and air quality concerns.
Storm Amy, causing fatality in Ireland, leads to orange wind warnings across northern France with gusts up to 130 km/h and reported damage.
Hurricane Gabrielle is set to impact France's weather this weekend with rain and cooler temperatures.