AGI – As if a thousand km of traffic jams in the region of Ile-de-France caused by a snowstorm that hit the region. The French media reported this,citing the traffic data website Sytadin,which speaks of around 990 km of queues.Meanwhile, the Police prefecture of Paris has activated level 3 of the “Snow and Ice” plan which prohibits the circulation of commercial vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes on main roads and limits speed to 80 km/h for all road users. The Prefecture of Paris issued an alert at midday to advise road users “who can do so to return home early or to postpone their journey if possible”.
Despite calls for caution, traffic congestion remains skyrocketed during rush hour reaching record levels and far exceeding the levels usually considered exceptional: “26 departments in the north-west of the country, extending up to the Ile-de-France region”, have been placed on orange alert for snow and ice, Meteo-France announced in its latest bulletin.
Snowfall is spreading “from the Pays de la Loire region to the Paris Basin and the Ardennes”, and is expected to reach Poitou-Charentes and Lorraine in the evening, the meteorological institute added.Meteo-France warns of “still significant” frosts in the night between today and tomorrow (Tuesday) which will make driving conditions “very arduous” due to icy roads.
Tomorrow morning the sun should return from the Belgian border to the Pays de la Loire region, including the Paris area, but it will remain “very cold”. According to Meteo-France, morning temperatures are expected to be “freezing”, generally between -7 and -3 degrees Celsius, with “ground still frozen or snow-covered.”
News Report Update:
Severe Snowstorm Causes Major Traffic Disruption in France
Paris, France – A significant snowstorm has brought traffic to a standstill across much of northwestern France, especially in the Ile-de-France region surrounding Paris. As of Monday afternoon, traffic information website Sytadin reported approximately 990 kilometers (615 miles) of traffic congestion.
What Happened? The storm, which began Monday, caused widespread snowfall and icy conditions, leading to hazardous travel. The Police Prefecture of Paris activated Level 3 of its “Snow and Ice” plan, restricting commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes from main roads and reducing the speed limit to 80 km/h (50 mph) for all vehicles. Meteo-France has placed 26 departments on orange alert, indicating a high risk of snow and ice.
Who Was Affected? The disruption impacted commuters, freight transport, and regional travel. The Prefecture of Paris urged those able to do so to return home early or postpone travel. the affected area stretches from the Pays de la Loire region to the Ardennes, with snowfall expected to spread further to Poitou-Charentes and Lorraine.
How Did It End? While the immediate crisis saw significant disruption,Meteo-France forecasts a return of sunshine Tuesday morning from the Belgian border to the Pays de la Loire,including the Paris area. Though, temperatures will remain very cold, ranging from -7 to -3 degrees Celsius (19 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit), with continued risks of icy
