It’s official—November has well and truly begun! During this fall month, expect some genuinely low temperatures. Indeed, after a brief lull, the cold seems set to return. As early as Friday, November 6, a polar cold snap could hit France… Here’s the latest!
A “polar vortex” in November? The return of the cold is confirmed
If you thought summer would linger for a few more days, you were far too optimistic! According to meteorologists, the cold will indeed return in November. The cause? A disturbance in the polar vortex. This is a natural phenomenon involving air circulation at very high altitudes, which swirls above the polar regions. When the stratosphere warms up suddenly, the polar vortex can become disrupted.
The result? The trapped polar air is being released, affecting North America and Europe. This year, this natural phenomenon is arriving much earlier than usual—more than 20 days ahead of schedule. It will be most pronounced around November 6 and is expected to bring biting cold… up to 6°C below seasonal averages! There could even be a risk of frost in some areas.
Finally, with easterly winds reaching 30 km/h, it’s going to feel significantly cooler this week, starting as early as Wednesday. However, it’s difficult to predict at this point how long this weather pattern will last. In short, the message for this week is simple: break out your hats and down jackets!