Storm Goretti has triggered weather alerts across Belgium and northern France, causing traffic delays, fallen trees, flooded streets, and thousands of homes without electricity, as emergency services work to clear roads and ensure public safety
After strong winds of up to 100 km/h struck the country on Monday, temperatures are expected to hover around freezing on Tuesday, bringing with them more snow, particularly in the capital, Brussels
According to IRM meteorologist Pascal Mormal, the likelihood of snow accumulation in the capital is "nil." However, areas situated above 600 meters, such as the Ardennes, have a 50% chance of seeing snow on Christmas Day
This will cause temperatures to fall rapidly, leading to a risk of light frost across the country. The cold weather, coupled with the overnight drop in temperatures, is expected to bring about icy patches, especially in the eastern regions
The RMI's warning outlines the expected snowfall: "Between Sunday evening and Monday night (midnight), snow showers will bring 1 to 6 cm of snow in the Ardennes and the provinces of Antwerp, Limburg, and Brabant
