Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor.

 Major snowstorm hits France – widespread disruption reported, 300,000 (6×5) homes without power. Totals reported over 12 (6+6) inches in multiple locations. 25 (5×5) evacuated due to fallen power lines. Six (6) departments affected; Ardèche, Rhône, Isère, Drôme, Vaucluse and Var. These storms have become more frequent.

Posted by Teo Blašković on November 15, 2019 Watchers.news

Snow, ice and heavy rain brought by the first major snowstorm of the 2019/20 season caused widespread disruption on the roads of southeastern France on November 14 and 15, 2019. At least one person has been killed and 300 000 customers left without electricity. Snow will not be as heavy today as it was yesterday, but traffic disruptions are likely through the rest of the day.

Reports mention many roads blocked and extremely slow movement on major routes throughout the Rhone-Alpes region on Thursday, November 14, with thousands of truck drivers stranded after A7 was closed for heavy goods vehicles.

Train traffic was also affected. Routes between Annecy, Grenoble and Velence were closed after several trees fell on tracks. Interruptions in and around Grenoble are expected to continue on Friday.

One driver was killed in Roche after he tried to remove fallen trees from icy roads while another tree fell on him. A person helping him was injured in the same incident.

According to energy provider Enedis, several power lines fell due to heavy snow, disrupting power to some 300 000 customers in the departments of Ardèche, Rhône, Isère and Drôme. About 25 residents were evacuated from their homes after one of the power lines fell onto homes in the village of Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban.

According to Météo France, not much snow is expected today, but many places are still heavily affected and travel disruptions are likely through the rest of the day.

Totals up to 30 cm (1 foot) of snow are expected near Rhone, up to 40 cm (1.3 feet) at first heights and locally more than 50 cm (1.6 feet) above 500 m (1 600 feet) through 14:00 UTC, November 15.

Total rainfall accumulations equivalent to two weeks to one month of precipitation are forecast for Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse and Var. Finally, wave-submersion phenomena are expected on the Var and Alpes-Maritimes coastlines. 

While this episode of heavy November snowfall is remarkable, it’s not the first such event at this time of year, Meteo France said.

November 20, 2018 – 10 cm (3.9 inches) of snow fell on Grenoble-St Geoirs (384 m / 1 260 feet) and 3 cm (1.2 inches) in Ambérieu (250 m / 820 feet).

November 19/20, 2013 – abundant snowfall fell south of the Loire department and the east of the Haute-Loire. About 40 cm (1.3 feet) in the Saint-Etienne region.

November 21, 1999 – Snow fell in remarkable quantities. 60 cm (1.9 feet) was recorded in Montélimar, 15 cm (5.9 inches) in Aix-en-Provence, 35 cm (1.1 feet) in Malaucène (Vaucluse), 23 cm (0.7 feet) in Orange. These snowfalls and its holding on the ground for several days caused a lot of damage, with 5 000 homes without electricity.

November 18, 1996  – 5 cm (1.9 inches) of snow fell at Lyon-Satolas (the earliest snow in 21 years) and 20 cm (7.8 inches) in Besançon.

November 5 – 8, 1980 – 30 cm (1 foot) of snow fell in Boulou, 8 cm (3.1 inches) in Perpignan, 5 cm (1.9 inches) in Nîmes. Widespread snowfall was reported, sometimes abundant in the West with 15 to 20 cm (7.8 inches) in Rostrenen, Rennes and Dinard.

November 17, 1968 – Heavy snowfall was reported, with 22 cm (8.6 inches) in Belfort, 14 cm (5.5 inches) in Orleans, 12 cm (4.7 inches) in Marseille and 5 to 7 cm (2.7 inches) in the Paris region.