Western France transformed into a winter wonderland-turned-chaos Thursday as Storm Caetano unleashed heavy snowfall, knocking out power for 170,000 households and disrupting travel networks. Energy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher called it 'one of the most significant weather events this season,' with repair crews battling freezing temps to restore electricity.
❄️ Key updates: – Over 1,400 workers deployed to fix downed power lines – Traffic halted on major highways due to snowdrifts – Officials warn outages may worsen as storm continues – Locals urged to avoid non-essential travel
📱 Social media lit up with videos of snowball fights in Rennes and ice-covered palm trees in Nantes, blending whimsy with frustration. 'It’s like Frozen, but without the singing,' tweeted @BrittanyAdventures. Meanwhile, supermarkets reported runs on blankets and hot chocolate supplies. 🇫🇷
