Europe is bracing for another cold snap as Arctic air swoops in to batter the continent with severe winds. The harsh weather has already brought heavy snowfall to parts of eastern and central Europe, where temperatures plummeted to double-digit negatives on New Year's Eve.
The bitter chill is expected to persist this week, with an Arctic air mass dominating the European skies. Temperatures are forecast to drop by as much as 5C (9F) below average across most of the continent, while some areas will feel even colder when wind chill is factored in.
Snowy conditions were also reported in South Korea, where a cold air mass brought significant disruptions to flights and ferries on Jeju island. Strong winds and significant wind shear caused the cancellations, with snowfall reaching up to 9cm in the island's city center.
But it's not just Korea that's feeling the chill – Corsica is also experiencing severe winds. Gusts of around 60mph battered the town of L'Île-Rousse, while those approaching 100mph were recorded in the Cap Corse region. The strong winds are unusual for Corsica, where the Mistral wind typically affects the island.
The unique weather setup is attributed to a high-pressure system positioned in the Atlantic and a low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Genoa. This created a funnel effect that accelerated cold air through the Rhône valley, causing it to accelerate rapidly before bursting over the Gulf of Lion and heading towards Corsica. The island's Balagne and Cap Corse regions have been particularly affected by the strong winds.
The bitter chill is expected to persist this week, with an Arctic air mass dominating the European skies. Temperatures are forecast to drop by as much as 5C (9F) below average across most of the continent, while some areas will feel even colder when wind chill is factored in.
Snowy conditions were also reported in South Korea, where a cold air mass brought significant disruptions to flights and ferries on Jeju island. Strong winds and significant wind shear caused the cancellations, with snowfall reaching up to 9cm in the island's city center.
But it's not just Korea that's feeling the chill – Corsica is also experiencing severe winds. Gusts of around 60mph battered the town of L'Île-Rousse, while those approaching 100mph were recorded in the Cap Corse region. The strong winds are unusual for Corsica, where the Mistral wind typically affects the island.
The unique weather setup is attributed to a high-pressure system positioned in the Atlantic and a low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Genoa. This created a funnel effect that accelerated cold air through the Rhône valley, causing it to accelerate rapidly before bursting over the Gulf of Lion and heading towards Corsica. The island's Balagne and Cap Corse regions have been particularly affected by the strong winds.
omg europe is literally freezing right now! i mean, double-digit negatives on new years eve? that's crazy! 
and it's not just europa either, south korea is getting hit hard too 
. 60mph gusts in corsica?! that's wild 
. the weather setup is pretty cool (get it?) i guess it's all about high pressure in the atlantic and low pressure in the gulf of genoa creating this funnel effect... who knew science could be so dramatic? 
I mean, 60mph gusts in Corsica? That's wild 
I mean, I know the science is still out there, but it feels like we're living through these extreme events now and wondering what's next.
. Stay dry out there! 
i'm no expert but something about a high-pressure system and low-pressure system colliding over there...anyway, hope everyone stays safe & warm 
. So, a high-pressure system over the Atlantic and a low one over the Gulf of Genoa? That's what they're sayin'? Can we get some visual proof or a map to go with that? Just thinkin', if it's really a funnel effect, why ain't nobody mentionin' no 'climate shift' or anythin'? Seem like just a weird weather pattern to me 
and whats up with flights getting cancelled due to snow? didnt they just get a new coat of icing or something 
i was talking to my friend in paris and he said it's even colder there lol. anyway, i dont get why its so cold everywhere rn cant the weather just make up its mind already? 
i mean, i get it, arctic air can be crazy but like 5c below average? that's harsh 
what about everyone who doesn't have the warmest coats 
or snow gear 
