Back to normal on all tramway lines
Traffic has returned to normal on all tramway lines in the Île-de-France network since midday. The traffic is regular and is no longer impacted by the snow, according to all lines on social networks.
User associations of the RATP network denounce passenger information failures
While buses, tramways, and RER trains are getting back on track after a morning disrupted by bad weather, passenger associations are voicing their complaints. They deplore numerous failures in passenger information on traffic information apps this morning. These apps were completely overwhelmed or inaccessible to passengers. Some apps were also not up to date according to the associations.
The resumption of bus traffic for the RATP is almost back to normal
A few lines still have reduced service with two out of three buses, such as lines 27, 31, 56, and 61. But on the majority of RATP bus lines, the service is fully operational again.
Traffic still disrupted at midday on Transilien lines
Initially estimated to resume at noon, the resumption is expected around 1 pm on the U line of the Transilien, which has been halted since this morning due to snow. Traffic has resumed on the N line, which was also suspended all morning, but remains “highly disrupted” on the entire line. Disruptions are also still ongoing on the J and L lines.
Freeze expected tonight in Île-de-France
Despite the end of the orange snow-ice alert, Météo-France warns of a freeze expected in Île-de-France from tonight until tomorrow morning. These freezes “can cause refreezing of wet and/or partially snow-covered roads” and will be “more marked where the snow has held on the ground,” according to Météo-France.
PSG under the snow
The Parisian club shared a photo of its campus, located in Poissy, covered in snow this morning.
Orange alert lifted in Île-de-France
Météo-France lifted the orange snow-ice alert in Île-de-France at 10 am. The region remains on yellow alert for the rest of the day. However, caution is still advised as low temperatures mean the snow remains on the ground, which can become slippery with the ice formed.
“The traffic is far from normal,” says Paris City Hall pointing the finger at public transport disruptions
While the RATP claims on its social networks that traffic has returned to “normal” on metro and RER lines, Paris City Hall is pointing the finger at the disruptions this morning.
La Défense under the snow
“A rare and unique landscape.” The Paris La Défense district shares on its social networks the images of Parisians discovering their area covered in snow.
Monuments of Paris under the snow
In the center of Paris, the disruption has given way to clear skies. But with the temperatures still very low, the snow is still on the ground and on the buildings. This is the opportunity to discover the iconic monuments of Paris under their white coat.
Train traffic disrupted in Île-de-France
Traffic remains interrupted on the entire N line of the Transilien, and this until 10 am, according to SNCF. The U line is also suspended until 10 am due to snowfall. On the H, J, K, L, and P lines, traffic remains disrupted.
Heavy traffic on the N118 in Yvelines
Motorists are moving at a slow pace on the Île-de-France roads, particularly on the N118 in Vélizy, Yvelines, where traffic is heavily affected towards Paris.
Suspended school transport
School transport is locally suspended in Seine-et-Marne and Yvelines, as well as in Val-d’Oise. In the Parmain area, school transport has been suspended since yesterday.
Bus traffic disrupted in Île-de-France
In addition to the heavily disrupted RATP bus network this morning, transport difficulties are also expected on other Île-de-France networks.
Smooth traffic in Île-de-France
Despite some disruptions due to snowfall on the Île-de-France roads, traffic remains relatively smooth this morning.
Snowy landscape in Val-d’Oise
Contrary to last week, where the snow surprised the Parisians, this new snowfall has been “well anticipated,” according to the mayor of Parmain, Val-d’Oise.
RATP website temporarily unavailable
As many people in Île-de-France are trying to follow the live traffic conditions of public transport this morning, the RATP website is temporarily inaccessible.
Some RATP bus lines back in circulation; traffic still disrupted
The traffic has gradually resumed on the RATP bus network, which was interrupted from 6 am. However, traffic remains disrupted, according to RATP.
Snowy weather gradually clearing
For northern Île-de-France and the capital, “the worst” of the snow episode has already passed. The disturbance is rapidly moving towards southern Île-de-France, according to Julien Rifflet, a weather journalist for BFMTV. He explains that “the disturbance is gradually clearing” but the temperatures are still negative, with snow on the ground and possible ice.
Cyclists equipped to cope with the cold
Cyclists are also facing difficult conditions this morning. In order to ride safely on the roads during periods of extreme cold, it is important for cyclists to protect their hands, ears, and use waterproof shoe covers. It is also important to protect the battery for those using electric bicycles, which discharges more quickly in cold weather.
Zero buses were running at 6 am, according to RATP
Many public transport lines are disrupted due to the snow.
