Winter Road Conditions: Online Weather Maps for Driving Conditions

Concerning the winter driving conditions, Bison Futé indeed offers a map of France on the state of roads and the risks of blockage but also maps on mountain areas (Northern Alps, Southern Alps, Jura, Massif Central, Pyrenees and Vosges).

To help you better understand these maps, Bison Futé uses a 4-color code to represent the different driving conditions with the risks of blockage for each stretch of road:

• C1 (green) - normal conditions (caution);
• C2 (orange) - delicate conditions (reduced speed, increased vigilance, increased distance between vehicles and winter tires recommended);
• C3 (red) - difficult conditions (use of special equipment adapted to climatic conditions);
• C4 (black) - impassable conditions (do not drive).

More generally, to travel in good conditions on the roads in winter, it is recommended:

• adapting its driving (speed reduction, increase in safety distances, no sudden maneuvers, no overtaking of salting or snow-clearing equipment);
• know how to put chains on (pre-departure mounting test, laying on at least two driving wheels and speed limit at 50 km/h);
• react correctly in the event of traffic being blocked (on the road, park on the side of the road and, on the motorway, do not park on the emergency lane but remain in the right lane unless otherwise indicated).