Bad weather in Italy: intense showers, strong winds, and snowfall in the Apennines.

A period of bad weather is affecting Italy on Sunday, November 1, 2026. An active low-pressure system over the southern regions and the influx of cold currents from northeastern Europe are creating unstable conditions, with locally heavy showers over the central and lower Adriatic and the southern peninsula.

Snowfall is forecast over the Apennines starting from altitudes of 1100-1200 meters in the central regions and above 1500-1600 meters in the south. Strong northeasterly winds are blowing, with gusts up to 50-60 km/h along the coasts. Temperatures have dropped by 5-7°C compared to recent days, aligning with the seasonal averages.

The current wave of bad weather originates from the interaction between cold air masses descending from northeastern Europe (between Finland and Russia) and the Mediterranean basin. This meteorological phenomenon, typical of the autumn season, occurs when cold, dry continental currents meet the warmer, more humid air of the Mediterranean, generating instability.

The situation is exacerbated by the presence of a low-pressure system over southern Italy, which acts as an 'engine' by drawing in more unstable air. This combination causes intense precipitation, initially concentrated on the more exposed slopes (Adriatic and southern), and a significant drop in temperatures. The snow level lowers precisely due to this influx of cold air at altitude, which transforms rain into snow over the Apennine mountain ranges.