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Weather: the big chill is arriving in Paris this week!

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According to Météo France, temperatures will drop in Paris and Île-de-France starting midweek. The first snowflakes of the season could begin to fall this Thursday, November 21, although several conditions need to come together.

Paris buried under snow ? While it's an unlikely scenario, the capital might experience a brief snowy episode this week, thanks to a cold front settling across France, brought on by a clash between a polar air mass and some warmer flows coming from the south.

Starting from Wednesday, November 20, temperatures are set to drop dramatically throughout the country, including in the Paris region, where they are expected to hover around 0 degrees on Thursday: meteorologists are predicting some light snow flurries, although they can't guarantee that the flakes will stick to the ground. 


Gray Skies and Rain Starting This Monday 

You probably can't miss it: the weather is not looking festive this Monday, November 18th. Upon waking up, the vibe was more sweater, beanie, and big scarf. Gray and damp weather will dominate Île-de-France all day long, with temperatures not exceeding 10°C. 

And I'm sorry to bring you the news that things won't improve on Tuesday: the thermometer will drop to around 6°C, accompanied by intermittent rain and gusts reaching 75 km/h. A break is expected on Wednesday, which promises more sunshine, but be careful not to associate that with warmth: temperatures will continue to drop due to a polar air mass, getting close to 0°C. Starting from Thursday, conditions will be favorable for tiny snowflakes.flakes can be created. 


Is Paris Intramuros Being Saved from Snow?  

Whether we love it or hate it, snow might be making an appearance in the streets of Paris starting Thursday. However, it's still uncertain due to several factors that make this situation complex. For snow to fall and stick to the ground, a precise alignment of conditions is required: temperature, humidity, and the trajectory of depressions. Weather models, whether French (Arpège), American (GFS), or European (ECMWF), show significant divergences regarding the location and intensity of the snow episode.

According to forecasts, the towns most likely to be affected by the snowfall are Rambouillet (Yvelines), Nangis (Seine-et-Marne), and Milly-la-Forêt (Essonne). It's unlikely that Paris intramuros will be involved, as it tends to experience a different effect.

;urban heat lot protecting the soils. However, the forecasts remain uncertain and will be updated daily. No need to plan for sledding, so stay connected, as we might be in for a nice surprise…