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GOATS, SKIERS AND SNOWMEN ENJOYED THE COLD SNAP AT THE WEEKEND People across social media have been sharing beautiful images as a blanket of snow covered several French regions at the

weekend (February 8-9). The cold snap spread over most of France at the start of the school holidays (zone B), as chilly air blew in from Germany. Up to one metre of snow was recorded on

mountains in the north-east of the country. Flakes also fell in the Hauts-de-France, passing over the Massif Central and all the way to Occitanie. Read also: Snow hits central and northern

France: Weekend weather outlook February 8 - 9  Enjoy the snowscapes seen in photos and videos from social media: UP TO A METRE OF SNOW Read also: Photos: Magical images as snow returns to

southern French Alps and ski stations open more runs SNOW ANIMALS The French Snow Championship 2025 took place at the start of the month, featuring events such as Canicross or CaniVTT.  Dogs

are fitted with a harness and attached to their owner, competing in the races together. These baby alpine goats experienced snow for the first time. AVALANCHES AND LIGHTNING SNOWMEN OF ALL

SIZES Read also: Skiers risk a fine (and even criminal charges) for these offences in France  Weather warnings for snow or ice have been removed from all French departments. Temperatures

will be around 2C higher than national averages throughout the week, however they are expected to again fall below average at the weekend.