France Braces for Strong Winds and Rain to Mark Start of 2025

Calm weather and regional contrasts will give way to a major storm system bringing rain, gusty winds, and colder temperatures by midweek.

The week begins with calm but overcast conditions across much of France, with sunshine limited to the South and mountain regions.
New Year's Eve will see a sharp north-south weather divide, with gray skies and fog in the North and clearer, sunnier conditions in the South.
A significant storm system is expected to bring strong winds, with gusts of up to 100 km/h, to northern France starting on Wednesday afternoon.
Rain and wind will spread across most of the country by Thursday, with snow possible at lower altitudes in the East and colder temperatures over the weekend.
The first weekend of 2025 is predicted to turn wintry, with snow showers likely across northern and eastern regions and temperatures dropping to near freezing.