This winter is one of the coldest in decades. But snow and ice have been “regular” events in the history of Florence. There are books that tell snowfall since the Middle Ages. Giorgio Vasari wrote about Piero de’ Medici, the son of Lorenzo the Magnificent. He asked to Michelangelo to do “a statue that was beautiful” in the courtyard of his palace after the “big snow” of 1493.
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Snow Tuesday and Friday according to the forecast
The temperatures of the night have been below zero throughout all the province of Florence, Italy. According to the weather forecasts a weak snowfall is expected for tomorrow in Tuscany and Florence. On Friday weather forecasts indicate a strong enhancement of the snow.
Freezing cold, warning for the water pipes
It’s sunny in Florence, Italy, after a cloudy and snowy week, but temperatures are still below zero. Publiacqua has issued a warning to prevent the rupture of water pipes. Publiacqua invite Florentines and tourists to cover outside pipes if it’s possibile. For any other information the green number is active: 800.314.314.
The “Arab spring”, one year later
Next Thursday February 9th, NYU’s La Pietra Dialogues presents Imma Vitelli (at 6 pm, Villa La Pietra), International correspondent for Vanity Fair, who has been reporting from the ground in the Middle East.
Exceptional wave of bad weather strikes Florence
The perturbation, with cold air, that is causing bad weather conditions, in Tuscany. The weather alert due to snow, ice and strong winds is still valid until Monday, February, 6. Temperatures below zero throughout the province of Florence. The minimum was recorded at Giogo Pass (-9.8 ° C), Upper Mugello.
Weather alert for ice until Monday, February 6
The weather alert due to snow, ice and strong winds in Tuscany is valid until Monday, February, 6. Currently there are mild and sporadic snowfall concentrated in particular areas on the Apennines.
Snow blanketed the center of Florence
Snow blanketed Florence and Italy on Wednesday morning. According to the forecast, it will be the coldest week in 27 years, forcing the closure of tracts of motorway and schools in some municipalities.
Below zero: waiting for the big storm
Heavy snow and severe cold hit all over the Europe. According to the forecast, tonight there will be a snowfall in Florence, Italy, which could cover the city with 20 centimetres of snow. Strong winds are also expected during this week. What to do: take an extra care with the snow.
Severe weather and snow expected tomorrow
Severe weather is coming to Florence, Italy. The “warm winter” will end soon in Tuscany and all the Country. According to the Italian weather forecast, the bad weather is coming from France and northern Europe: the worsening weather conditions is expected on Tuesday in Tuscany.
Earthquake, no reports of any damages
Residents of Florence, Italy, were among those who felt the earthquake, at 3 53 pm. There are no reports of any damage in the city and other areas. Fear among the residents of the city, especially on the upper floors. Some problem was detected on the telephone network.