# France: cold snap and first snows early November 2026 > Early November 2026, a marked cold snap spreads across France, with the first snows from 1,200 meters in Corsica on November 1 and temperatures announced below seasonal averages. On November 2, the cold sets in particularly in the Alpes-Maritimes, where temperatures down to -10 degrees and a snow shower at Isola are reported, while Franche-Comté experiences a sharp drop in temperatures without ending the drought. In the following days, snowfall is observed in Lozère and at Isola 2000, and rescue workers warn of the return of winter at high altitude in the Pyrenees. On November 7, the PGHM of Jausiers responds at the Col de la Cayolle for a utility vehicle that went off the road during the first snows. Starting November 6, a thaw is expected across much of the country, with temperatures rising the following week despite overcast skies and showers. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 26 events in 24 departments (Alpes-Maritimes, Côte-d'Or, Aisne and 21 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 50 articles from 21 sources (weather, security); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 05:30. - Status: ongoing - Category: Weather, Security - Place: Alpes-Maritimes, Côte-d'Or, Aisne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Ariège, Calvados, Cantal, Doubs, Eure, Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Haute-Garonne, Jura, Lozère, Manche, Oise, Orne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Saône, Paris, Seine-Maritime, Somme, Territoire de Belfort - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 15:15 - Updated: 10 November 2026 at 05:30 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/350-france-cold-snap-and-first-snows-early-november-2026 ## Timeline (26 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Cold sets in in the Alpes-Maritimes for the last weekend of October](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4946-cold-sets-in-in-the-alpes-maritimes-for-the-last-weekend-of-october.md) Météo France is forecasting autumnal temperatures and a marked cool-down in the Alpes-Maritimes for the last weekend of October. 1 sources, 1 articles · Alpes-Maritimes ### 31 October 2026 — [Weather: sunshine and cool temperatures for next week](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5520-weather-sunshine-and-cool-temperatures-for-next-week.md) November will begin with sunshine over most of the territory, accompanied by cool temperatures. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 31 October 2026 — [Sharp cooling and first frosts starting this weekend](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5518-sharp-cooling-and-first-frosts-starting-this-weekend.md) After a mild spell, temperatures drop sharply starting this weekend with morning frosts in several regions, and will remain below normal the following week. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [Weather: temperatures drop and rain for early November](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6425-weather-temperatures-drop-and-rain-for-early-november.md) After a mild and sunny week, early November is expected to be cooler, with sunny spells and rain. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [Corsica: cold snap and first snow on peaks](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6587-corsica-cold-snap-and-first-snow-on-peaks.md) The mercury dropped in Corsica with the arrival of an active weather system, with rain turning to snow from 1,200 meters. Météo France forecasts that Monday will be the coldest day. 1 sources, 2 articles · Corse — Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse ### 1 November 2026 — [Weather: cool and rainy week from November 2 to 8](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6613-weather-cool-and-rainy-week-from-november-2-to-8.md) The week of November 2 to 8 is expected to be cool and rainy in France, with a northeasterly flow and a return of the bise and rain in the South. 3 sources, 4 articles · Nationwide ### 2 November 2026 — [Sharp cooling in Franche-Comté, persistent drought](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6718-sharp-cooling-in-franche-comte-persistent-drought.md) The first week of November is marked by a sharp drop in temperatures in Franche-Comté, while rainfall remains insufficient and drought continues. 1 sources, 1 articles · Doubs, Jura, Haute-Saône, Territoire de Belfort ### 2 November 2026 — [Cold and first snowfalls in the Alpes-Maritimes, down to -10 degrees](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7643-cold-and-first-snowfalls-in-the-alpes-maritimes-down-to-10-degrees.md) On the morning of November 2, 2026, cold weather set in on the Côte d'Azur with temperatures as low as -10 degrees and a first snow shower in Isola. 1 sources, 2 articles · Isola — Alpes-Maritimes ### 2 November 2026 — [Temperatures below seasonal averages this week](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7001-temperatures-below-seasonal-averages-this-week.md) A cooldown is forecast this week, with temperatures dropping below seasonal averages. 4 sources, 4 articles · Nationwide ### 2 November 2026 — [Côte-d'Or: sunny and cool week with first frosts expected](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7074-cote-d-or-sunny-and-cool-week-with-first-frosts-expected.md) After a cool but bright All Saints' weekend, Côte-d'Or will see a sunny and cool week, with the first frosts expected. 1 sources, 1 articles · Côte-d'Or ### 3 November 2026 — [Cold weather sets in in western France, temperatures drop](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8120-cold-weather-sets-in-in-western-france-temperatures-drop.md) On Tuesday, November 3, highs are falling across much of the country and negative temperatures are expected by the end of the week in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 3 November 2026 — [Cold sets in across France, temperatures below seasonal averages](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8691-cold-sets-in-across-france-temperatures-below-seasonal-averages.md) Temperatures are below seasonal averages in all regions, with -2°C forecast for Nevers, for example. An early cold spell is setting in. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [Snow arrives in Lozère at the beginning of November](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9648-snow-arrives-in-lozere-at-the-beginning-of-november.md) Snowfall was observed on Mont Lozère on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. 1 sources, 1 articles · Mont Lozère — Lozère ### 5 November 2026 — [Isola 2000: heavy snowfall covers the resort](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10438-isola-2000-heavy-snowfall-covers-the-resort.md) The Isola 2000 resort, in the Alpes-Maritimes, woke up Thursday, November 5 under a thick blanket of snow, illustrating the arrival of cold weather at altitude. 2 sources, 3 articles · Isola 2000 — Alpes-Maritimes ### 5 November 2026 — [Les secouristes alertent sur le retour de l'hiver en montagne dans les Pyrénées](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10744-les-secouristes-alertent-sur-le-retour-de-l-hiver-en-montagne-dans-les-pyrenees.md) Après un automne exceptionnellement doux, des chutes de neige ont lieu en haute altitude dans les Pyrénées, alors que la plaine bénéficie encore de températures printanières ; les secouristes appellent à la prudence. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pyrénées — Hautes-Pyrénées ### 6 November 2026 — [Thaw expected across much of the country after cold week](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11050-thaw-expected-across-much-of-the-country-after-cold-week.md) After the cold spell of the week, a thaw is expected to bring relative mildness to three-quarters of the country next week, some regions as early as Sunday. 8 sources, 8 articles · Nationwide ### 7 November 2026 — [Alpes-de-Haute-Provence : un accident spectaculaire lors des premières neiges](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12244-alpes-de-haute-provence-un-accident-spectaculaire-lors-des-premieres-neiges.md) Le PGHM de Jausiers est intervenu au col de la Cayolle pour secourir le chauffeur d'un utilitaire sorti de route lors des premières chutes de neige. 1 sources, 1 articles · col de la Cayolle — Alpes-de-Haute-Provence ### 8 November 2026 — [Weather: changeable week in Picardy, between cool temperatures, clouds and rain returning](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12881-weather-changeable-week-in-picardy-between-cool-temperatures-clouds-and-rain.md) Forecasts announce a very changeable week in Picardy, with often overcast skies, cool temperatures and a gradual return of rain. 1 sources, 1 articles · Picardie — Oise, Aisne, Somme ### 8 November 2026 — [Côte-d'Or : début de semaine doux avant un rafraîchissement pour la Vente des vins](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13216-cote-d-or-debut-de-semaine-doux-avant-un-rafraichissement-pour-la-vente-des-vins.md) Après une semaine fraîche et sèche, quelques pluies pourraient revenir en Côte-d'Or en début de semaine, avec des températures très douces avant un rafraîchissement en fin de semaine. 1 sources, 1 articles · Côte-d'Or ### 8 November 2026 — [Weather: return of mild temperatures and rain in Normandy from November 9 to 15](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13275-weather-return-of-mild-temperatures-and-rain-in-normandy-from-november-9-to-15.md) After sunny mornings, temperatures are rising in Normandy for the week of November 9 to 15, accompanied by a return of rain for much of the week. 1 sources, 1 articles · Normandie — Calvados, Eure, Manche, Orne, Seine-Maritime ### 8 November 2026 — [Weather for Monday, November 9: misty and rainy morning, significant warming in the afternoon](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13501-weather-for-monday-november-9-misty-and-rainy-morning-significant-warming-in.md) Monday's day begins under grey skies and rain before a marked warming in the afternoon, with mild temperatures across much of the country. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 8 November 2026 — [Ariège: weekly weather forecast, mild temperatures, wind and return of rain](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13423-ariege-weekly-weather-forecast-mild-temperatures-wind-and-return-of-rain.md) Forecasts for Ariège predict temperatures up to 23 °C, windy conditions, and a return of rain throughout the week. 1 sources, 1 articles · Ariège ### 8 November 2026 — [Retour de la douceur la semaine prochaine malgré grisaille et averses](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13439-retour-de-la-douceur-la-semaine-prochaine-malgre-grisaille-et-averses.md) Les températures doivent remonter en début de semaine, jusqu'à 23°C par le Sud à partir de lundi, avec toutefois un temps gris et des averses. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 9 November 2026 — [Mild spell in Toulouse with temperatures exceeding 20 degrees this week](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14687-mild-spell-in-toulouse-with-temperatures-exceeding-20-degrees-this-week.md) Toulouse is experiencing a mild spell despite a disturbance and gusts up to 40 km/h, before more unstable weather from Thursday. 1 sources, 1 articles · Toulouse — Haute-Garonne ### 9 November 2026 — [Unusual mildness settles over France](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13968-unusual-mildness-settles-over-france.md) Temperatures reaching up to 22 °C are expected in the middle of November across a large part of France. 2 sources, 4 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [Milder weather expected in Paris on Wednesday, November 11, after rain](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14755-milder-weather-expected-in-paris-on-wednesday-november-11-after-rain.md) After a rainy and cool start to the week, temperatures are expected to rise significantly in Paris on Wednesday, November 11. 1 sources, 1 articles · Paris --- Cite as: Acturadar, “France: cold snap and first snows early November 2026”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/350-france-cold-snap-and-first-snows-early-november-2026 Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology