It's snowing in Paris
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The problem in Paris is that nobody has snow tires, there is almost no salt or other products available for the roads, and the rare snowplows are reserved for the autoroutes and the national highways. And, of course, the locals don't know how to drive on snow or ice.
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Many people were stuck in their cars all night long around Paris. Some slept in gymnasiums and others even slept in bed shops!
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Today is bright and sunny, temps around 37 degrees right now, about 3:45 p.m. The road ways in Paris look good, lots of the sidewalks are OK but still many icy areas due to shade and temps staying cold. I think some of the buses are not running on time but I had no problems getting around at all. It's amazing what a difference one day can make.
Was crossing thru Place des Vosges a little while ago and saw some maintenance crews trying to chip away the thick ice on the street, especially in the areas that are shaded by the tall buildings.
If the weather is correct, it looks like we may have sun again tomorrow, it is gorgeous out.
Plan to go see the christmas tree at Galleries Lafayette and take a walk to look at the lights.
Was crossing thru Place des Vosges a little while ago and saw some maintenance crews trying to chip away the thick ice on the street, especially in the areas that are shaded by the tall buildings.
If the weather is correct, it looks like we may have sun again tomorrow, it is gorgeous out.
Plan to go see the christmas tree at Galleries Lafayette and take a walk to look at the lights.