The snow is living up to its expectations this Sunday, February 15, 2026 across Île-de-France. As predicted by Météo-France, a blanket of white covers Paris and the surrounding departments this morning, leading to disruptions in transportation and road traffic. Overall, 15 departments are under a yellow alert for snow and ice, including all of Île-de-France, the Hauts-de-France, as well as Haute-Marne and Côte-d'Or.
Impact at altitude is already becoming quite clear. The Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has mandated a 30% reduction in flights at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., and a 20% cut at Paris-Orly from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’re flying today, make sure to check your flight status with your airline before heading out. As always, it’s better to make a quick call than to risk a pointless trip out into the snow.
On the rail network, SNCF has yet to make any changes to its current schedule but advises travelers to stay alert by checking its website and mobile apps for passenger updates. As the saying goes, when snow falls, adjustments often follow quickly.
For public buses in Île-de-France, the situation is more challenging. Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) warns that standing snow is temporarily disrupting bus services on surface routes. It’s highly advisable to check your bus line’s status on the IDFM app or website before heading out. Also, give yourself some extra time — you wouldn’t want to be left waiting in the cold.
On the roads of Île-de-France, a snow and ice safety alert issued by the Police Prefecture has been in effect since this morning. All regional roadways have reduced speed limits, with speed cut by 20 km/h from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Overtaking is also forbidden for trucks over 3.5 tons, passenger transport vehicles, and those carrying hazardous materials. With forecasts of one to three centimeters of snow in the Paris area and up to six centimeters in the Hauts-de-France, drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution on the roads.
Météo-France describes this spell as brief but with lingering on the ground, which hampers travel conditions. In short, if you can stay cozy and indoors today, that’s probably your best bet. For those who must venture out, keep an eye on the Météo-France website and transport apps throughout the day for updates.
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