Italy is bracing for a significant weather shift as a cold front from Scandinavia approaches, signaling the onset of winter.

After a stable weekend, meteorologists predict increasing cloudiness and rain, particularly in the northern and central regions.

The Mediterranean is currently under a high-pressure system, but this is expected to change as mild southwesterly winds bring disturbances.

By midweek, the cold front will bring heavy rains and possible thunderstorms to the Tyrrhenian regions, including Tuscany, Lazio, Campania, and Calabria.

From Thursday, a cold Arctic air mass will sweep across the country, potentially causing snow in the plains of Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto.

The severe weather could lead to flooding and strong winds, especially along the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts, marking the first taste of winter for much of Italy.