Widespread snow to slow travel in northern, central France

Bron afbeelding: AccuWeather

Heavy, wet snow across northern and central France early this week will lead to travel delays, potential power cuts and business closures. Snow will begin in many communities across northern and central France on Monday evening and Monday night. In some cases, precipitation may begin as rain, only to change to snow as the night progresses. Residents waking up on Tuesday morning from Nantes to Paris may awake to a covering of snow.

The heaviest snow will likely fall across northwestern France. Communities such as Nantes, Le Mans and Tours are expected to see snow continue through the day on Tuesday and into Tuesday night.

Travel will be dangerous across these areas as snow covers roadways and causes slippery conditions. As much as 15 cm (6 inches) of snow may accumulate by the time snow winds down on later on Tuesday night or early on Wednesday. The heavy snow could cause schools and some businesses to close.

AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys warns "Due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow, there could be isolated power cuts in northwest France as tree branches fall on power lines."

Even as snow winds down, travel conditions may still be slick through much of the day on Wednesday. Away from the heaviest snow in northwest France, cities such as Paris, Reims and Bourges, may see enough snow on Monday night to cause delays and closures on Tuesday.

Charles-De-Gaulle International Airport in Paris could have significant flight delays on Tuesday as deicing may be needed. Rail and bus services could be delayed as well. In Paris, rain can mix with the snow helping to keep accumulations lower. Despite this, 2-8 cm (1-3 inches) of snow are expected. The greatest accumulation will be found on non-paved surfaces such as grass and on cars.

Although the snow will come to an end by the middle of the week, low temperatures will remain across the country into the second half of the week. The snow that accumulates in northwest France could remain on the ground for several day.

Bron: AccuWeather.com


 

En image ça donne ça à Royat (63)... ???? pic.twitter.com/IBU5LYrqJ5

— Poulpy (@poulpy63) 5 februari 2018

Les faibles chutes de #neige qui abordent #Paris #IDF ont déposé 2 cm vers #Reims (caméra @Viewsurf A26 près de Reims) pic.twitter.com/vSZTJSjD9m

— Météo Villes (@Meteovilles) 5 februari 2018

| Gewijzigd: 5 februari 2018, 10:44 uur, door Lako

Le #Printemps en #hiver ce soir à #Paris (#IDF, #neige, #NeigeParis) - Lorenzo Damiano : https://t.co/O9tCPDMTsq pic.twitter.com/yBQoJ6LdaY

— Météo Villes (@Meteovilles) 6 februari 2018

Traffic is at a standstill this evening on the A10 near #Ulis the SW side of the #Paris Metro. If traffic doesn't get moving soon, will create nightmare scenario with cars stuck in snow... #neige pic.twitter.com/639M2tOAZu

— Tyler B. Roys (@Tylertheweather) 6 februari 2018

Toujours plus haut avec 735 km de bouchons cumulés, plusieurs axes saturés et des gymnases ouverts pour accueillir les naufragés de la route. Les températures qui ont baissé entre -2 et -0.5°C permettent une tenue de la neige même sur les routes. #neigeparis #neige pic.twitter.com/YLRgZR5P59

— Keraunos (@KeraunosObs) 6 februari 2018

695 km de bouchons cumulés (et la N118 à présent fermée) en région parisienne ! Le record de décembre dernier est pulvérisé (567 km). Il est relevé 10 cm de #neige à Chartres, 8 cm à Roissy, 5 cm à Orly, parfois 15 cm sur les hauteurs du Val-d'Oise. #neigeparis pic.twitter.com/8NK7cOEVMq

— Keraunos (@KeraunosObs) 6 februari 2018

4 cm étaient relevés au parc Montsouris à #Paris à 19h, où la neige a eu du mal à tenir jusqu'en fin d'après-midi. #neigeparis . Photo Franck Kasztelanic https://t.co/fDUDtMOsNu pic.twitter.com/HhnJPrGb3x

— Keraunos (@KeraunosObs) 6 februari 2018