The weather forecast indicates a significant shift from relatively mild conditions on Saturday to more severe weather on Sunday, highlighting the volatility of winter weather in France during the holiday season.
Travelers heading to mountain resorts should exercise caution due to expected heavy snowfall and strong winds, which may impact road conditions.
As the Christmas holidays progress, the weather is likely to remain unstable, with potential for further disturbances bringing rain and snow across various regions of France.
The ongoing wet and cool conditions may lead to a gloomy start to the week for many, with only the southeastern parts of the country expected to experience drier weather.
This weekend marks the beginning of the Christmas holidays in France, characterized by unsettled and wet weather conditions. According to forecasts from Météo France and the Weather Channel, Saturday will see a mix of clouds and intermittent rain, particularly as a disturbance moves from the southwest to the northeast across the country. While the Mediterranean region may enjoy some sunshine, much of France will experience grey skies and cooler temperatures, with morning lows ranging from -2°C to 11°C depending on the region.
Sunday is expected to be the most challenging day, as an active disturbance will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and snow at lower altitudes in the mountains. The Northern Alps and the Jura are particularly at risk, with snowfall predictions of 20 to 50 cm at altitudes around 1500 meters by Monday. The weather will be generally wet across the country, except for the southeast where clearer skies may prevail.
