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19 departments spreading from the southwest of France across the centre towards the East, plus Corsica, remain on orange alert for snow and ice today (April 2).

The current alert is to remain in place until at least Sunday at 06:00.

Read more: Snow and ice: 22 French departments placed on orange alert

National weather described the snowfall as 鈥渁n unusual event for the beginning of spring鈥�, and warned that it is 鈥渟ignificant enough to disrupt traffic and certain economic activities鈥�.

The departments under orange alert are:

Ain, Allier, Ari猫ge, Aveyron, Cantal, Corr猫ze, Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Creuse, Haute-Garonne, Is猫re, Loire, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-D么me, Pyr茅n茅es-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyr茅n茅es, Savoie, Tarn and Haute-Vienne

The cold wave that carries the snow first hit France on Thursday (March 31).

Possible consequences for departments under orange alert

lists the following possible consequences for departments under orange alert:

• Snowfall or hail is expected in significant proportions for the region.
• Traffic conditions may quickly become very difficult, especially around forest areas where falling trees may cause problems
• There is a higher risk of accidents [road and otherwise]
• Some damage to electricity and telephone networks may occur.

Advice for what to do if you live in a department with orange alert

suggests:

• Remaining up to date with information from official sources (such as . See their .
• Limit your travel
• If you do have to drive, take extra food and blankets with you in case you break down
• Do not continuously use fuel heaters. Think about installing a generator outside your house

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