He meteorological winter came to an end last Saturday, February 28, and despite the perception of occasional cold on some days, the data confirms that it has been another warm winter in Spain. In addition, it has been extremely humid, with abundant rainfall throughout the country, according to eltiempo.es. Temperature anomalies stand out in Lleida and Girona, with +1.8 ºC above the average, and precipitation records in Grazalema, which has exceeded 2800 mm only in 2026.
Today, March 2, we are already in spring, and the formation of the Storm Regina to the southwest of the peninsula, in the Atlantic, which will affect Spain tangentially, with instability and precipitation, as well as wind and a marked intrusion of haze.
According to eltiempo.es, Regina will affect both the peninsula and the Canary Islands. During Tuesday the showers will gain intensity, especially in areas of the Valencian Community, the interior of the peninsula and the southwest. More instability will occur between Wednesday and Thursday, after Regina dies and the remaining cold pocket moves.
More abundant rainfall in these areas
On Wednesday, precipitation could be more intense in Andalusia, Extremadura, southern Castilla – La Mancha and the Valencian Community. In the rest of the country, scattered showers and the arrival of a atlantic frontaccording to the meteorological portal.
On Thursday, the rains would become widespread and could be intense in Murcia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Aragon. They would also affect areas of Castilla – La Mancha, La Rioja or Navarra. In other areas, scattered showers will continue and the Atlantic front will continue to advance.
In addition to the rain, eltiempo.es highlights that Regina will bring wind, especially in the Canary Islands and points in the south of the peninsula, along with warnings for coastal and maritime phenomena. The haze will be a prominent factor this week, with suspended dust that will mainly affect the east of the peninsula, although it will be recorded in other areas of the country.