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Arctic Blast Triggers Spain-Wide Alerts, With Up to 25cm of Snow in the North

Freezing levels drop to about 700 meters, heightening disruption risk for residents and visitors.

Overview

  • Forecasters expect the heaviest snowfall around Santander, Bilbao and the Cantabrian Mountains, with up to 25cm possible within 24 hours.
  • Mountain zones inland from Santander could see about 20cm, with up to 10cm in parts of Navarre and northern La Rioja and around 5cm near San Sebastián.
  • Fresh warnings span dozens of regions through today, with most alerts set to remain in force until 6pm local time.
  • Mallorca is under separate alerts for rain, wind and storms, with strong gusts and heavy showers forecast.
  • Major cities are unusually cold, with Madrid and Zaragoza near 5C, Bilbao around 7C, Barcelona about 8C, and Valencia, Seville and Málaga close to 10–11C.