Southern Europe Experiences Intense Rain and Snowfall, While the Sahara in North Africa Faces Sandstorm Conditions 

Affected by a cutoff low vortex, the next three days will see moderate to heavy rain in parts of northeastern Spain, southern France, southern Italy, Greece, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, with localized heavy downpours or extreme rain. In the central and northern parts of the Balkan Peninsula, moderate to heavy snow or sleet is expected, with isolated areas experiencing severe to extreme snowstorms. In North Africa, including the Sahara region, temperatures are expected to drop by 6 to 10°C or more, accompanied by winds of 4 to 6 levels or higher, along with sandstorms.

Figure 1: Accumulated Precipitation in Southern Europe and North Africa (Unit: mm, Forecast initiated at 08:00 on January 19, 2026, Time period: 2026011908-2026012308)

Figure 2: Maximum Wind Speed (in meters per second) over Southern Europe and North Africa for the 24-hour period from January 21 to January 22, 2026 (forecast initiated at 08:00 on January 19, 2026, Time frame: 2026012108-2026012208)

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Author: Meng Qingtao                                 Reviewer: Cai Xiangning 

English reviewer:Wang Yi                                                                       Issue approver:Dai Kan