Eight communities in the north of the peninsula, including Navarra (yellow alert), are on weather alert this Thursday due to snowfall, of which Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla y León (in the Cantabrian mountain range of León) are at orange level (significant risk) due to accumulations that can exceed 30 centimeters thick in 24 hours at 900 meters.
Catalonia is also orange, although due to coastal phenomena in the Ampurdán area (Girona) due to the forecast of winds from the north and north-west between 55 and 75 km/h (force 7 to 8), with gusts of 80 to 90 km/h and waves of 3 to 4 metres.
This community is also on yellow alert (risk for some activities) due to snowfall of more than 15 centimeters in 24 hours in the Arán valley (Lleida) and winds of up to 80 kilometers per hour in areas such as the southern coast and southern precoast of Tarragona.
Four other communities are also on yellow alert due to snowfall. These are Aragon, Rioja, Navarra and the Basque Country; The latter two will activate the alert in the afternoon, according to the forecasts of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) on its website.
The mountain range and the Picos de Europa in Asturias are on orange alert with a strong risk of snowfall, with snow accumulations of over 30 centimeters expected in 24 hours from 900-1,000 metres. This notice is a continuation of that of the previous day.
Furthermore, the Cantabrian mountain range of León (Castilla y León), with thicknesses in 24 hours exceeding 20 centimeters starting from 1,000 meters. The largest accumulations will occur in the eastern part. The warning comes from the previous day and will continue the next day.
The area of Liébana, in Cantabria, also had to deal with snow accumulations of over 30 centimeters from 900 meters in 24 hours. At higher levels the accumulation will be greater. The warning continues the next day.
Likewise, Cantabria is on orange alert due to snowfall in the center and in the Villaverde valley. Thicknesses greater than 10 centimeters are expected in 24 hours from 600 meters. At higher levels the accumulation will be greater. The warning continues the next day.
Furthermore, intense rainfall will be recorded in the Cantabrian community and for this reason the yellow alert has been activated in the center and in the Villaverde valley; Accumulations are expected that could exceed 40 liters per square meter in twelve hours. The Balearic Islands are on yellow alert due to storm surges; Sea winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour and 3 meter waves are expected.
