Snow Forecast Summary - March 19th 2008
Snow Forecast Summary - March 19th 2008
Published : 19-Mar-2008 11:09
If you're travelling in, or to, Europe this weekend - snow may affect you! 8)Easter Travel
In short, heavy snow is expected in the Northern and Western Alpine regions through most of Friday and probably into Saturday. Temperatures in the area are below average, so snow is likely to fall to the valley floor at times. If you plan to drive down through France, we strongly recommend you monitor the French weather forecasts ( www.meteofrance.com) for all areas on your route and time your travel accordingly.
Unusually for Easter, snow chains and / or winter tyres may be necessary to reach many resorts on Friday and Saturday - local police may stop you proceeding without them.
Incoming
After a brief clear spell (Thursday), snow will be the order of the day for Friday in particular and the weekend in general. Most of the European Alps will see fresh snow, with large falls to the Northern French Alps and Western Switzerland. Further snow is likely during the week, with mixed weather but consistently low temperatures.
Cold weather, and further precipitation, look possible through to the end of March at least, giving a great base to the very end of the season.
Jolly good,
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