French Alps avalanche
A British skier was among four people killed by an avalanche in the French Alps today, local authorities have said.
The skiers were in a group of seven people who were skiing off piste in the popular Val d’Isère region. Two of the victims were French and another was Swedish.
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Categories: Sport Tags: avalanche, Backcountry skiing, Disaster/Accident, Meteorology, Rescue equipment, Safety, Snow, Val-d'Isère, Weather
In Response to the Cold
“Cold” waves are episodes of cold weather characterized by their persistence (at least two days), their intensity and geographic scope. To allow everyone to adapt its movements and activities, weather France offers detailed meteorological vigilance card.
Categories: Living in France Tags: Asthma, Common cold, Disaster/Accident, Environment, Frostbite, Injuries, Medical emergencies, Medicine, Mountaineering, Weather
Forecast snow and ice hazards spur the French government
After unexpectedly heavy snowfall wreaked havoc on transportation last week, the French government took precautions Friday to ensure that snow forecast for the weekend doesn’t cause chaos on the highways as the holiday season gets underway.
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Categories: News, Weather France Tags: Atmospheric sciences, Blizzards, Meteorology, Natural disasters, Precipitation, Snow, Weather
After Parisian snow gridlock, the blame game begins
The severe winter weather in Paris had calmed considerably by last Friday morning, but another mini-storm was already brewing.
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Categories: Living in France Tags: France, François Fillon, Government, heavy snow, Météo, Météo-France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Weather
Categories: Map France, Weather France Tags: France, Map, Weather