Île-de-France is preparing for more snowfall. This Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the entire Île-de-France region has been placed on orange alert for snow and ice. The new snowstorm is expected to begin in the early morning, starting around 6 a.m. "All precipitation will fall as snow that immediately sticks to the ground," reports Météo France. They forecast total snowfall accumulations—over the entire event—to be around 3 to 5 centimeters, with local pockets reaching up to 7 centimeters, "particularly expected in the outer suburbs."
This fresh snowstorm could bring even more snowfall than the one experienced this Monday. As a reminder, road conditions across Île-de-France have been exceptionally challenging. Over 1,000 kilometers of traffic jams were recorded in the region around 5:30 p.m. on January 6th.
On Wednesday, January 7, in light of the fresh snowfall, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot advises travelers in Île-de-France to “postpone” their trips and to “prefer remote work for those who can.”
Several prefectures across Île-de-France have announced that the ban on school transport will be maintained on January 7, 2026. In Yvelines, Essonne, and Seine-et-Marne, authorities have confirmed that school buses will not operate this Wednesday. The Essonne and Seine-et-Marne departments confirm that school bus services will remain suspended on January 7 due to weather conditions. The Val-d'Oise Prefecture also announced that school buses will be off the roads this Wednesday, citing weather as the reason. However, the Prefecture of Val-d’Oise emphasizes that all schools will remain open despite the transport disruptions.
Snow and Ice: Paris and Greater Île-de-France to Issue Orange Alert Once Again This Wednesday
Due to a new winter weather system and freezing temperatures, Météo France has issued an orange alert for snow and ice across 38 departments in France tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Paris and the entire Île-de-France region are once again affected after Monday's alert. So, what exactly can residents expect this Wednesday? Here's the forecast. [Read more]
