After the intense Christmas depression, which brought abundant snow down to hilly areas in some parts of the Center-South, meteorological attention shifts towards the period of the Epiphany.
The snow, which narrowly missed the southern plains due to slight temperature variations, is expected to return in the early days of January 2025.
High pressure and stability: dry end of the year
The weather conditions in Italy are rapidly improving thanks to the consolidation of the Azores anticyclone, which will ensure stable and dry weather across the entire national territory until the end of December.
During this period, no rain or significant disturbances are expected, with predominant sunshine in Northern Italy and much of Central-Southern Italy.
The atmospheric stability will be accompanied by the return of fog in the Po Valley and low clouds along the Ligurian-Tyrrhenian side, especially between Liguria, Tuscany, and Lazio.
Temperatures will be slightly less cold than in previous days, favoring mild weather during the central hours of the day.
Stable New Year but with a twist in sight
New Year’s Eve 2025 is expected to be calm, with stable weather across Italy and a slight increase in temperatures.
However, meteorological models indicate a possible change in the scenario right around the Epiphany, with the arrival of a cold air intrusion from the North Pole.
January: possible cold intrusion between the 5th and 7th
Current projections suggest that between January 5th and 7th, a mass of cold air could descend towards Eastern Europe, forming a vast reservoir of very cold air.
This configuration could generate an Arctic-continental cold wave, capable of reaching Italy, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and the possibility of snow at low altitudes.
If confirmed, this cold intrusion would be caused by the weakening of the polar vortex, which would favor the descent of cold currents from northeastern Europe.
The most exposed regions could be those of the Center-South, with potential snowfalls down to the hills or, in some cases, at sea level.
Uncertainty and monitoring: updates will be crucial
At the moment, the extent and trajectory of this possible cold intrusion remain uncertain.
Long-term meteorological models show trends, but further updates will be necessary to confirm whether the Epiphany will indeed bring snow and cold temperatures to Italy.
Among the regions most at risk, Southern Italy, Abruzzo, Apulia, and Sicily could experience significant snow episodes.
While waiting for confirmations, attention remains high on the next weather developments, which could offer picturesque and typically wintery scenarios for the first major event of the new year.
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