Cold Air Brings Rain and Temperature Drop Across Europe
A significant weather change is underway as cold air from Northern Europe sweeps across various regions, leading to a notable drop in temperatures and increased rainfall. According to Antonio Sanò, founder of www.iLMeteo.it, this shift in weather patterns will bring rain to the Major Islands, with some areas experiencing moderate intensity rainfall. Starting November 12, a core of cold air is expected to move towards France, affecting the north-western regions, particularly the Aosta Valley and western Piedmont, where rain is anticipated along with possible snow at higher altitudes.
In southern Italy, the vortex of bad weather located west of Sardinia is set to generate rain and storms in Sardinia and Sicily, extending to the lower Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian area. By mid-week, while the northern regions may see more stable weather, the bad weather system will expand its influence into parts of central Italy, particularly southern Marche and Lazio, followed by Abruzzo and Molise. A detailed forecast predicts local fog and clear skies in the north on November 11, with scattered clouds and showers in the center and bad weather in the south. The following days will see snow in the Northwest Alps and thunderstorms in Sicily and Calabria.
Significant Rainfall Expected in Roussillon
In Roussillon, a region that has faced a historic drought, significant rainfall is anticipated this week. Following a previous episode where over 120 liters of rain fell in just a few hours, a new round of precipitation is expected from November 12 to 13. This rain is associated with a cold drop crossing France and settling over the Iberian Peninsula. Météo France has indicated that the departments of Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude could see accumulations of up to 100 liters per square meter, which is equivalent to a month and a half of average precipitation for this time of year.
The forecast warns of unstable rainy conditions, particularly affecting the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, with thunderstorms expected at sea and potential coastal overflow. On November 13, the rains will primarily impact Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales, necessitating close monitoring of precipitation levels. Météo France also highlighted the uncertainty regarding the location and intensity of rainfall, which is typical with cold drops due to their unpredictable nature. Further significant precipitation is also anticipated in Languedoc and the Cévennes later in the week.
