Epiphany with the rain in Rome. The Capital woke up decidedly wet: from Eur to the Centre, there are many neighborhoods that have been hit by heavy downpours since late yesterday evening. The holiday has avoided heavy traffic inconveniences, but the bad weather is set to last for several hours.
The yellow alert
The Regional Civil Protection Agency of Lazio has issued a yellow alert from the early hours of today, Saturday 6 January 2024, and for the next 18-24 hours. Scattered precipitation is expected over Lazio, even in the form of showers or thunderstorms, especially in the north-western sectors.
Epiphany Cyclone, weekend of rain, wind and snow: here's where and when. Temperatures also drop
Cold cyclone incoming
The arrival of a cyclone of cold air is imminent, so much so that in a few hours we will move from a mild and sunny autumn tail to the harsh winter. The worsening already from yesterday. Moderate rains will reach the entire North West with snowfalls on the western Alps up to 700 meters. From lunchtime yesterday bad weather also in Triveneto and between Tuscany, Sardinia and Lazio. Snow will fall abundantly on the western Alps, with maximum accumulations up to 40 cm in 24 hours. The cyclone will be accompanied by strengthening winds, especially along the coasts.
From today, rain, wind and snow will sweep away the warm air masses and the thermal drop will be widespread. The bad weather will hit especially the Triveneto with exceptional precipitation: up to 100 mm in 24 hours are expected on Friuli and snow over 600-800 meters. Snow is also expected with accumulations up to 50-70 cm in 24 hours on the central-eastern Alps and very strong wind on the Alps, South and Sardinia. On Sunday 7 January the cyclone will move towards the Middle Adriatic. The thermal drop will be even more pronounced, accompanied by Bora winds on the Upper Adriatic, and will favor snowfalls up to hill levels also on the Apennine ridge. Finally, possible white flakes between Monday and Wednesday on Marche, Umbria and Abruzzo, up to low hill levels.
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