Cold snap hits Corsica

A sudden drop in temperature affected Corsica on Sunday, with a sharp decline in temperatures across the island. This change followed several days of above-average warmth, creating a contrast in the region's weather patterns.

Temperature drop details

Temperatures fell more than ten degrees in 24 hours, with some areas recording as low as 4°C at Zalana by noon on Sunday. This drop was accompanied by a strong north wind, making the cold feel more severe than the actual temperature.

Snowfall in high altitudes

Rainfall across the island turned into snow at altitudes above 1,200 meters, especially in the Ghisoni area and on the Ritondu massif. This marked the first snowfall of the season, bringing a fresh layer of snow to the higher elevations.

Forecast for the coming days

According to Pierre-Louis Quibel from Météo France, the cold weather system is expected to move out during the night. However, residual rain may continue to affect the central and eastern parts of the island on Monday, which will be the coldest day of the week with temperatures barely reaching 15°C.

Frost warning for mountain peaks

The night following Monday is expected to bring the first frosts on the peaks of Corsica, with temperatures ranging between 0 and -2 degrees in the mountains. In Corte and central Corsica, temperatures should not exceed 2 degrees Celsius.

Historical snowfall comparisons

Last year, the first snowfall on Monte Ritondu occurred on November 17. Interestingly, the second-highest peak of the island had already been covered with a light blanket of snow on September 13, 2024, indicating an unusual early snowfall in recent history.