B Vaughan wrote:
Just to put this on record: For several days we've been having snow
flurries, sleet and freezing rain (beating against the windows this
very minute). The next time someone asks what the weather's like in
Italy in November, remember that even sleet and snow are possible.

Near us (visible from our terrace, a little further inland and a
little higher up), the ground has been covered with snow for several
days.

skiing ?