Italy is bracing for a significant weather shift as an Arctic cold front is set to hit the country over the Immaculate Conception weekend.

The cold front will bring heavy rains and snow, particularly affecting the Tyrrhenian regions, with potential flooding in Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania.

This weather change is due to a depression vortex over central-northern Europe, steering icy Arctic winds towards the Mediterranean.

The interaction between the cold air and the still-warm seas could lead to snow at low altitudes, especially in the Northwest.

As the weekend progresses, temperatures are expected to drop significantly, accompanied by strong winds, marking a stark transition to winter conditions across Italy.