Orange Avalanche Alert in Savoie, Rain-Flood Warnings in Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud Until Thursday

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 04:11 PM

Météo-France has issued orange weather alerts for avalanche risk in Savoie and for heavy rain and flooding in Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud, effective from the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The orange alert for avalanches in Savoie begins at 20:00 and is expected to last until Thursday noon, with significant snowfall forecast, especially near the Italian border in Haute-Maurienne and Haute-Tarentaise. Meteorological bulletins warn of a very high avalanche risk in Haute-Maurienne, where snow accumulations could exceed 1.5 to 2 meters at higher altitudes. Avalanches may impact mountain infrastructure and high-altitude refuges, while at lower elevations, they are expected to follow usual paths. Authorities have called for heightened caution for those engaging in mountain activities. In Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud, the orange alert for rain and flooding will start at 22:00 on Wednesday and continue until Thursday evening, linked to the passage of the depression Hans. Heavy precipitation is forecast to intensify overnight and persist through Thursday, with significant rainfall expected on the island's western side and mountainous regions. Elsewhere in France, numerous departments remain under yellow alerts for thunderstorms, rain, flooding, snow, and icy conditions. Active storm lines have been reported, particularly affecting the Massif Central, Ardèche, Drôme, and Brittany, with risks of heavy rainfall, hail, and localized flooding.

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RTL France

@RTLFrance

Weather: two departments on orange alert “avalanches” and “rain-flooding” https://t.co/fUAuEuhkMo

Extrême Météo

@ExtremeMeteo

An orange alert #avalanches has been launched by Météo France for Savoie, this mainly concerns the Haute Maurienne and Haute Tarentaise mountains which are preparing to be affected by a very active return of East in connection with a depression widening this evening between Corsica and https://t.co/d6fslfGLdx

Météo-France

@meteofrance

🟠 #VigilanceOrange Rain-flood in Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud Wednesday 22:00 and during the day of Thursday. 🌧️ Rainfall linked to the Hans Depression, which intensified on the night of Wednesday to Thursday. 🟠 #VigilancheOrange Avalanches in Savoy. 👉 https://t.co/nKFFz1VUlR https://t.co/Kr9UGDr6ix