General Situation: The atmosphere above the central Mediterranean will become increasingly stable as the weekend progresses. This will mean mainly fine weather for the weekend of Christmas.

Weather Conditions: Christmas Eve will be characterized by lots of high clouds. The high clouds will clear up overnight. Christmas Day will be soaked in long hours of uninterrupted of bright sunshine. There will also be mist or fog patches in the early and late hours.

Temperature: A local circulation of warm air will be maintained throughout the weekend. Temperatures will be above average on both days, reaching a maximum of 19°C on Christmas Eve and 20°C on Christmas Day. Minimum temperatures will be in the region of 13°C to 15°C.

Wind: A brisk northwesterly wind will blow on Christmas Eve. This will reach Force 6 at times. It will decrease in strength overnight, becoming mainly light on Christmas Day. It will become largely Calm by the evening on Christmas Day.