Italy Prepares for Potential Early Winter Blast
New weather models hint at a possible early start to winter in Italy. The first snowflakes could fall as early as December 9th!
An Early Taste of Winter
Italy’s meteorological outlook for the first ten days of December is promising a wintry change, with the potential for snowfall across the peninsula. The latest elaboration from the Global Forecast System (GFS) model paints a picture of not one, but two distinct winter events.
A double pulse of cold air from the Arctic is set to descend on Italian soil, bringing with it the prospect of snow even at low altitudes and on the plains.
First Snowfall Around the Feasted Day
The GFS predicts the first snowfall sometime around December 8th. Th
is first cold wave could bring a rapid and intense drop in temperatures, creating the perfect conditions for snowfall at low altitudes.
The Northeast, Emilia-Romagna and the central Apennine ridge could see significant snow accumulation, setting the stage for classic winter scenery.
A Second Cold Snap to Blanket Northern Italy
Close on the heels of the first snowy flurry, a second
How might an early snowfall affect tourism in Italy?
**Host:** “Dr. Bianchi, thanks for joining us today. Weather models are predicting an early winter blast for Italy, with the first snowflakes potentially falling as early as December 9th. What are your thoughts on this?”
**Dr. Bianchi:** “Well, it’s certainly an interesting development. While Italy does see snowfall, especially in the mountainous regions [[1](https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/does-it-snow-in-italy.html)], an early and widespread snowfall could cause some disruptions. How do you think Italians will react to this potential early winter?”
