This weekend, Italians can expect notable weather changes as new predictions suggest the arrival of rain, particularly affecting Central-Northern regions. According to local forecasts, Italy is set to witness the effects of the sixth weather disturbance of February, bringing with it increased cloud cover and some rainfall.
Despite these incoming showers, temperatures across the country are on the rise, significantly above average. The high pressure remains prominent but will slowly give way to western Atlantic currents, which are forecasted to bring about thunderstorms and rain starting from February 24.
Looking closely at Saturday, February 22, conditions are expected to be mainly cloudy at Central-Northern locations. Light rain is likely across regions like Liguria, Lombardy, Tuscany, Umbria, and parts of Lazio. While the minimum temperatures are expected to rise slightly, they are projected to drop slightly in Southern Italy. Maximum temperatures are anticipated to decrease slightly across the Northwest, staying steady elsewhere.
On Sunday, February 23, early clouds will linger over parts of Northwest Italy, Emilia, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, but southern regions should enjoy clearer and sunnier conditions. Sporadic rains might still affect Liguria and Marche, with rising temperatures expected to surpass the average values across the country.
Looking forward to the following week, the weather forecast indicates the weakening of the high-pressure system and shows signs of more persistent fronts arriving over Italy. By Monday, February 24, cloud coverage is predicted to increase throughout the boot, leaving only parts of Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with clear skies.
Rainfall is anticipated to sweep through regions including Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna, as well as spreading to Campania, Calabria, and Puglia later. Slight increases are foreseen for minimum temperatures both north and south, but maximum temperatures might cool down to average seasonal levels.
The situation is set to intensify by Tuesday, February 25, with rains chiefly impacting the Ligurian region and remaining peninsular areas. Following this, Wednesday, February 26, could bring more severe weather across the country, with strong thunderstorms affecting regions like Lombardy, northeastern areas, and portions of the central Tyrrhenian coast.
Overall, as the disturbance arrives, temperatures are expected to revert to seasonal norms, with snow levels foretold to drop between 700 and 1000 meters as new precipitation patterns take shape.
By Thursday, February 27, weather improvements will likely occur as the storm moves away, marking the end of severe conditions and allowing for clearer skies again. The forecast paints a picture of dynamic weather shifts with the potential for extreme conditions—including heavy rain and significant snowfalls—leading to the possibility of disruptions.
The transition hints at the end of the recent dry spells, raising concerns about the need for gradual rainfall to minimize adverse effects. Although the forecasts remain uncertain, the emphasis is on closely monitoring the situation as multiple storm systems may emerge over the Mediterranean region, driven by the interaction of warmer sea temperatures and incoming cold air.
It’s clear Italy is moving away from the current stability, and forecasters urge citizens to stay updated on any impending drastic changes, particularly with rainfall expected to return steadily throughout the country.