This weekend’s weather will shift dramatically after a pleasant Thursday. Rain is expected on Friday, with variable conditions across regions. Saturday will see sunshine return in the northwest, but cloudy conditions and scattered showers may persist in the east. Strong winds will affect the Mediterranean, with temperatures dropping significantly. By Sunday, clearer skies and warmer temperatures will emerge in the southeast, while cooler, overcast weather persists in the northwest, bringing light rain and possible frosts in the east.
Weather Forecast for the Weekend
Following a delightful Thursday, Friday will see a shift in weather patterns with rain moving in from the northwest. This sets the stage for a weekend marked by variable skies as we adjust to daylight saving time. Saturday is expected to favor the northern and western regions, while Sunday will bring more favorable conditions to the east and south. Additionally, a strong wind will blow across the Mediterranean, influenced by a high-pressure system from the Atlantic and a depression lingering over the Balkans.
Stormy Winds and Temperature Changes
After Friday’s rainfall, Saturday will witness the return of sunshine, particularly in the northwest. As the day progresses, clearer skies will extend towards the Paris Basin, central France, and New Aquitaine. However, the remnants of the weather disturbance will result in a cloudy atmosphere with scattered showers between the Pyrenees and the eastern borders. The cooler temperatures will lead to snowfall in the mountains, potentially down to 900 meters. The weather along the Côte d’Azur and Corsica is expected to be unstable, while the Gulf of Lion will enjoy sunny weather under the influence of the mistral and tramontane winds, which could produce gusts exceeding 100 km/h, and even reaching up to 120 km/h in the Rhône valley and Roussillon.
As for temperatures, a noticeable drop is anticipated compared to earlier in the week, particularly in areas with clear nights. Saturday morning may bring light frosts in regions like Normandy, Poitou, Limousin, and Auvergne. Generally, temperatures will range from 2 to 8°C in sheltered areas, with highs of 10-11°C along the Mediterranean coast. Throughout the day, average temperatures will hover around 11 to 15°C, with Var potentially nearing 20°C during peak warmth.
On Sunday, the weather dynamics will shift, bringing bright sunshine back from the Pyrenees to the Alps and along the Mediterranean coast. The chances of showers will diminish, yielding a clear sky, although breezy conditions will persist in the Gulf of Lion. Wind gusts may still reach close to 100 km/h in the morning but are expected to taper off by the afternoon. In contrast, the northwest will experience a more overcast sky, with some light rain possible from Brittany to Hauts-de-France.
Morning temperatures will be cooler, with frequent frosts anticipated in the east and up to the Massif Central, where temperatures could drop between -2 and 0°C in sheltered spots. Other areas can expect averages of 2 to 3°C, climbing to around 10°C along the Breton coast and Mediterranean beaches. As the day progresses, the southeast will see a rise in temperatures, with numerous locations in Languedoc, Provence, and the Côte d’Azur reaching 20°C. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures will vary from around 10°C under the cloud cover in the northwest to a pleasant fifteen degrees in Aquitaine.