A powerful rainstorm hits southern Europe, and heavy spring snow is expected in the Alps.

Arab Weather - Although we are approaching the middle of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, weather systems are still allowing for the formation of weather systems considered wintery for this time of year. Weather maps show that several countries in southern Europe are being affected by a cold air depression carrying heavy amounts of rain and snow on the high mountain ranges.

Rainstorm affects parts of Italy, Switzerland and Austria

Arab Weather forecasters said that weather forecasts indicate that parts of southern France and northern Italy, as well as Switzerland and Austria, will be affected on Thursday by a highly active low pressure system accompanied by a cold air mass rushing in from northwestern Europe.

This coincides with the influx of warm, humid winds from the south. This will lead to the formation of a deep low pressure system, caused by large temperature differences, centered north of the French island of Corsica. This low pressure system will be accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods in some areas due to the extreme rainfall expected at times.

Heavy snow expected in the Alps

Weather forecasts indicate heavy snowfall in the Alps and high mountains above 1,700 meters above sea level. The intense cold from the north will combine with high humidity from the south, allowing for heavy snowfall and accumulations that could exceed one meter in some areas of the Alps in less than 24 hours.