Sun to stay for many areas: French weekend weather outlook December 28 - 29
Excellent conditions and clear weather is forecast in the ski resorts, particularly the northern Alps
The high pressure is forecast to stay for several more days, prolonging the spell of settled but chilly weather
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High pressure conditions will remain in place over France for the last weekend of 2024 bringing settled but cold weather to all the country with morning frosts in many areas.
The weather system that reached France from the Azores in the days before Christmas brought a dry spell with little wind to most areas, in sharp contrast to the gales of December 21 to 22.
The high pressure is forecast to stay for several more days, prolonging the spell of settled weather along with sunshine in the southern half of France.
However, the skies will remain overcast and grey in much of the north and north-west.
Excellent conditions and clear weather is forecast in the ski resorts, particularly in the northern Alps.
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Saturday, December 28
Foggy, grey skies will persist over a large swathe of the north-west, from the Pays de la Loire to the Channel coast.
Other areas will enjoy fine sunny weather with a sharp winter chill that brings frost in the morning. Average temperatures are forecast to be 3C below seasonal norms.
Highs of 16C are forecast in Nice (Alpes-Maritimes).
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Sunday, December 29
The weather will remain settled and grey in the north and west, bringing drizzle to some areas. The sunshine will continue along the Mediterranean coast and in the mountains.
Temperatures will be similar to Saturday’s, with frost in the morning.
Highs of 16C are forecast in Nice.
