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Storm Francis Triggers Weather Alerts as Arctic Air Poised to Drive a Sharp Cold Snap in Spain

Reyes parades face changes as authorities urge precautions through January 6.

Overview

  • Aemet keeps yellow alerts on Saturday for heavy rain and wind in Cádiz, Huelva and Málaga, with up to 15 l/m² in one hour and 40–60 l/m² in 12 hours in the most exposed areas.
  • Francis sits near southwest Portugal, driving persistent rain in the southwest, light northern snow at low levels by late Saturday, and hazardous seas in Galicia and the Canary Islands.
  • An Arctic air mass is forecast to arrive from Sunday, bringing a marked temperature drop, widespread frosts and low-elevation snow through at least Tuesday under a special Aemet notice.
  • Lanzarote and La Palma rise to orange coastal alerts, with additional yellow alerts for wind and waves across other islands in the Canaries.
  • Civil Protection issues travel and safety guidance as several Valencian municipalities reprogram Epiphany events, while Meteocat flags snow risk in parts of Lleida and southern Tarragona.