Severe Arctic air grips Europe, with cold winds battering southern France, particularly Corsica. Temperatures plummeted in central Europe on New Year's Eve, reaching double-digit negatives in Poland and Ukraine. The arctic blast is expected to persist, bringing temperatures 5C below average across most of the continent.
In a dramatic display of wind power, gusts reached 60mph in L'Île-Rousse, while an astonishing 100mph was recorded in Cap Corse, sending shockwaves through the region. While Corsica's notorious Mistral winds often cause disruptions, this storm is distinct due to its unique atmospheric setup.
A high-pressure system anchored in the Atlantic Ocean has driven cold air southward across France, feeding into a low-pressure system over the Gulf of Genoa. The resulting convergence of these weather patterns accelerated rapidly, channelling the arctic air towards Corsica. As the wind curved around the low-pressure system and swept across the island, it brought severe conditions to the Balagne and Cap Corse regions.
The intense winds have caused widespread disruptions, including flight cancellations in South Korea, where a cold front brought snow to Jeju Island. The situation is particularly dire on Corsica, where residents are bracing for more of the same as the weather continues to deteriorate.
In a dramatic display of wind power, gusts reached 60mph in L'Île-Rousse, while an astonishing 100mph was recorded in Cap Corse, sending shockwaves through the region. While Corsica's notorious Mistral winds often cause disruptions, this storm is distinct due to its unique atmospheric setup.
A high-pressure system anchored in the Atlantic Ocean has driven cold air southward across France, feeding into a low-pressure system over the Gulf of Genoa. The resulting convergence of these weather patterns accelerated rapidly, channelling the arctic air towards Corsica. As the wind curved around the low-pressure system and swept across the island, it brought severe conditions to the Balagne and Cap Corse regions.
The intense winds have caused widespread disruptions, including flight cancellations in South Korea, where a cold front brought snow to Jeju Island. The situation is particularly dire on Corsica, where residents are bracing for more of the same as the weather continues to deteriorate.
, like what's driving these crazy winds? is it just the usual low-pressure system over Genoa or is there something else at play here? and how does this affect south korea's flight schedules if they're literally on the other side of the world 
? i need some credible sources to back up these claims 
, can't believe how crazy these wind gusts got on Corsica! 100mph?! That's insane 
. I'm not buying all this climate change hype 
, but seriously, is our planet just getting weirder and weirder? One day it's too hot, the next day it's -20°C 
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. Just saying 
Ugh, I'm freezing just reading about this... how can it get that cold in Europe already? Like, we're still in January and it's snowing in South Korea too 
I feel bad for the people affected by the flight cancellations too, especially if you were planning on traveling to Korea, that's no fun at all 
i'm not saying europe doesn't deserve better than arctic weather but 100mph winds in cap corse are no joke my friend 
. I'm sending all my thoughts and warm wishes their way 
. Can someone please tell me how we're gonna get through this cold snap without totally losing our minds? 
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! I was checking the weather forecast for Corsica yesterday and it said there was a high risk of strong winds 
. Guess the forecasters were right! 
? Also, did you know that 2024 saw a record number of extreme weather events worldwide? 
According to NASA, there were over 1400 heatwaves, 1200 droughts and 700 floods. We really need to be taking care of our planet ASAP! 
60mph winds are no joke ! but seriously 100mph is insane how do ppl even walk outside right now? anyway, its not just corsica thats freezing i read somewhere that korea had snow on jeju island already this year? so yeah europe is literally shaking in ur boots 
. I mean, I get it, cold winds are no joke, but 100mph in Cap Corse? That's just crazy! 
It's like, yeah, we know the Mistral winds can be rough, but come on! This storm is like something out of a movie, and it's not even winter yet 
), but seriously, who needs this kind of drama? The cold front may be bringing snow to Jeju Island, but at least they're expecting it 
. Meanwhile, Corsica is just getting roasted by Mother Nature 