Overview
- Large parts of France turn sunny on Sunday, while mistral and tramontane gusts in the lower Rhône valley and along the Golfe du Lion peak near 100–110 km/h.
- After two weeks of unusual mildness, national averages fell below seasonal norms for the first time since January 12 as the weekend front swept through.
- Météo‑France maintains yellow vigilance in 28 departments for hazards including storms, heavy rain, flooding and avalanches, with 11 departments flagged for avalanche risk.
- The disturbance returned snow to the Alps, Pyrenees and Jura, with snow levels locally down to roughly 500–800 m and travel caution advised in mountain areas.
- Forecasts point to a quick shift to anticyclonic, spring-like conditions early next week, with temperatures potentially rising by around 10°C between Saturday and Wednesday.