The intense rains of recent days will give way to a significant drop in temperatures this Thursday and Friday, with the possibility of snowfall in the Pyrenees. The entry of a gust of cold air will cause this situation.
Rubén del Campo, spokesperson for the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET)explains that rainfall has been abundant during these days due to a situation of atmospheric instability in which multiple factors have intervened, including the presence of a DANA in the southeast of the peninsula and the remains of the former Hurricane Leslie, now converted into a small storm. The arrival of a cold front to the northwest of the peninsula has also had an influence. What weather awaits us in the next few days?
He Thursdaya significant thermal drop is expected, especially in the north of Spain, where temperatures could drop between six and eight degrees compared to Wednesday. This will facilitate the appearance of snowfall in the northern mountains, especially in the Pyrenees, at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,000 meters. Throughout the day, Rains and storms will persist, especially in the eastern Cantabrian Sea and the Pyreneeswhile the Levantine area and the Balearic Islands will see less rainfall. In the Canary Islands, cloudy skies and rain are expected in the north of the islands.
He Friday will start with Frosts in mountainous areas and atmospheric instability will continue in the northern half of the peninsulaalso affecting the Balearic Islands, where intense storms could occur. Rain will be less likely towards the south, with little chance of precipitation in the center and south of the peninsula. In the Canary Islands, the rain will stop, although some drizzles could persist in the north.
What will the weather be like on the weekend?
During the weekendthe anticyclone will begin to dominate the climate, stabilizing conditions. However, they are expected rains in Galicia, the northwest of Castilla y León, the Cantabrian Sea and the Pyrenees on Saturday. For him Sundaythe rains will continue in Galicia, especially in its western half, and will appear sporadically in the rest of the extreme north of the peninsula and the north of Extremadura.
Temperatures will experience a notable increase throughout the weekend, providing a softer and warmer environmentin contrast to the cold that is expected for Thursday and Friday. In the Canary Islands, a calm weekend is expected with clear skies in the south and some clouds in the north, as well as pleasant temperatures that will increase.