On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Paris, as well as Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, and Val-de-Marne, remain on orange alert for snow and ice. If you usually commute through the capital or the inner suburbs to get to work, it's best to plan your journey early today. Weather conditions are seriously disrupting traffic and travel, especially public transportation.
Since Monday afternoon, snowfall has blanketed Paris and Île-de-France, quickly turning sidewalks and some roads into icy, treacherous surfaces. Météo-France has issued an orange weather alert for all eight departments in the region, which remains in effect until late morning. With temperatures dropping below zero, the risk of forming dangerous patches of black ice is high—posing hazards to both pedestrians and drivers. Several areas, particularly in Seine-et-Marne and Val-d’Oise, still report several centimeters of snow on the ground.
Weather services are urging extreme caution, especially on secondary roads and bridges, where ice formation is more likely. Forecasts predict a slight rise in temperature later in the day, but the danger of slipping remains until all the snow melts completely.
Things look set to be a challenging day for commuters with the RATP and SNCF. Several metro lines, RER trains, and buses are experiencing delays or partial service disruptions. The RER B in particular is facing issues in its northern section, with delays reaching up to 20 minutes. Similarly, RER D is running with notable disruptions between Gare du Nord and suburban stations.
The Transilien train lines are especially affected, with train cancellations on lines H, J, and L. The SNCF advises passengers to check the SNCF Connect app before traveling to stay updated on real-time traffic conditions. On the bus side, several routes are being diverted or operating with reduced frequencies, particularly in the inner suburbs where roads are less cleared of snow compared to the city center.
If you must travel, it's recommended to leave earlier than usual and consider working from home if your employer allows it. RATP services are doing their best to restore normal traffic conditions by midday.
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Traffic congestion in Paris and the Île-de-France region is particularly heavy this Tuesday morning. Major routes such as the peripheral ring road, the A1, and the A86 are experiencing significant slowdowns. City officials from Paris City Hall and local authorities across Île-de-France have deployed over 200 snowplows overnight to salt the roads and clear important thoroughfares.
Despite these efforts, many secondary streets remain icy and dangerous. drivers are urged to stay extra alert, adjust their speed accordingly, and maintain greater following distances. The police prefecture advises limiting car journeys to essential trips and to opt for public transportation whenever possible, even if it means dealing with some disruptions.
Traffic authorities recommend avoiding the ring road between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., when congestion peaks. For two-wheeled vehicles, it's advisable to skip riding today altogether, as the risk of falls is significantly increased.
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The Paris Police Prefecture has activated Level 3 Snow and Ice Plan across Île-de-France on Monday, January 5, 2026, amid reports of snowfalls and severe frosts announced by Météo France. Travel restrictions are in place until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6: including a speed limit of 80 km/h for all vehicles, a ban on heavy trucks over 3.5 tonnes carrying goods or hazardous materials on major routes, and a no overtaking rule for all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. The negative temperatures have caused snow to freeze, forming hazardous black ice patches. The Police Prefecture strongly recommends limiting travel. Keep up with traffic updates on Sytadin and public transport statuses on Île-de-France Mobilités.
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In response to the recent snowfall and freezing temperatures, the City of Paris has activated its extreme cold plan. Gyms and emergency shelters are opening their doors to provide refuge for homeless individuals. The 115, the social emergency hotline, remains staffed around the clock to direct those in distress to suitable facilities.
Night outreach programs have been ramped up across the city, particularly in neighborhoods with higher concentrations of vulnerable residents. The city hall urges the public that if they encounter anyone in serious distress on the streets, they should not hesitate to call emergency services at 115 or contact municipal help centers.
All in all, Tuesday is shaping up to be a challenging day for residents across Île-de-France. If you can, stay indoors. If you need to go out, bundle up warmly, and keep a close watch on the weather forecasts throughout the day. The orange alert is expected to be lifted by early afternoon, according to Météo-France, but caution is still advised until all snow and ice have fully melted away. To stay updated on the situation in real time, visit Météo-France or Île-de-France Mobilités.
The school bus services are suspended in Yvelines, Seine-et-Marne, and Essonne on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
We strongly recommend planning ahead for your travel, opting for public transportation if possible, and regularly checking traffic updates. Drivers should exercise extra caution and equip their vehicles with appropriate winter tires. Don’t forget to assess current traffic conditions before leaving and bring along supplies to stay warm in case of long delays on the road. In short, this snowstorm calls for us to adjust our routines until the situation stabilizes—likely by Tuesday.
To stay updated on the latest developments and watch out for weather alerts, visit the official Météo-France website. Authorities are advising the public to avoid non-essential travel during this period and to remain vigilant about current weather and traffic conditions.
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