Thomas, it seemed I missed that wonderful alpine thunder and lightning event (re 1512), passing through 'your' region last week, from Antibes/St. Raphael to Sisteron. There were 'chute de pierres' though - due to Donar's activities - near the gorges du Verdon, some cyclists told me.
At this very moment: pretty unstable in NL, a bit like Fwoggies description on the Bonn situation. So feeling at home very much. But missing the very hot Massif d'Estérel....
Oh ... and very on-topic: for the locals probably business as usual but very interesting to see still some snow almost from the Cote d'Azur.