After weeks of rain and gray weather, a clear change is expected across the whole of Île-de-France. According to Marie Francethe
“this week’s southwest ocean flow”at the origin of “sometimes sustained rain”will give way to an icy “northern flow” coming from the North Sea. This shift will cause a dramatic drop in temperatures. From Saturday,
the effects will be felt : “around ten degrees with 2°C forecast for Sunday afternoon in Paris compared to 13°C this Wednesday” are announced by The Weather Channel. This sudden cold snap should coincide with the return of the sun, but also with the arrival of solid precipitation, particularly in the Ile-de-France departments exposed to northern winds.
First snowflakes expected from Saturday morning
The first snows are expected from Saturday February 14 in the morning, mainly in the north and west of the region. Weather-Paris predicts snowfall in several departments: Essonne,
Yvelines, Seine-et-Marne et
Val-d’Oise. Between 1 et 3 centimeters could fall locally, particularly between the Normandie and the
Belgiumin an area going from the “north-east to the center-east”.
Keeping the snow on the ground seems possible, particularly on the outskirts, where minimum temperatures will drop to
-2 °C. This brief snowy episode could be enough to whiten the roofs, sidewalks and parks of the capital, offering an unexpected winter break a few hours before the lovers’ day.
Difficult traffic and icy conditions ahead
Despite its magical appearance, this return of cold will not be without consequences on travel. Roads may be slipperyespecially in rural areas.
Meteocity calls for vigilance on “rural or poorly cleared roads”conducive to formation of icy patches.
The cold peak is expected during the night from Saturday to Sunday, with a temperature close to 0 °C at daybreak. This situation complicates morning commutes, particularly on the outskirts of Paris. Authorities are calling for caution, especially for drivers who have to travel early in the morning.
An ephemeral white decor for lovers
If the snowfall continues, it could briefly transform the capital into a winter postcard. However, specialists remain cautious. According to Paris Secretthe event would not last “only two to three hours before a mild spell and the return of rain”. In fact, temperatures should start to rise again on Monday, reaching again
10 has 15 °C during the day.
But for lucky Parisians, this short moment could be enough to make this Valentine’s Day a memory frozen under the snowflakes. A white truce, as brief as it is precious, between two rainy episodes in this decidedly unpredictable month of February.
