But for most of France there are weather warnings: snow; ice; high winds; flooding. Over 30 departments are on orange alert as storm Ana passes by in the north west. But the high ground may also suffer gale force winds, including most Pyrenean heights.
Meteo France says the depression is almost as deep as that of 1999, when millions of trees were destroyed. and a glimpse of our barometer this morning shows how the pressure has dropped.
There is little relief forecast this week and it may get more windy later in the week. So keep warm and safe.
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