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The weather in the south and east of Spain, as well Mallorca, is expected to change drastically this week. After a sunny, spring-like period in the region, Saharan dust will cause calima conditions (Saharan dirt).
Heatwave in Southern and Eastern Spain continues before dust storms arrive
While much of Europe has been plunged into freezing conditions, a strong subtropical ridge has pushed temperatures above 25°C across the southeast and Mediterranean coastal areas following one of the sunniest weekends of the year. The warm air mass The weather is expected to remain mild and dry throughout the first part of the week in southern and eastern Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands.
A frontal system from the Atlantic will arrive in western Spain on Tuesday. However, high pressure over western Mediterranean should prevent it from moving eastwards across Spanish mainland. Andalusia will remain mostly dry, and temperatures in the east Mediterranean and Mallorca are likely to be warmer than usual for late February.
Calima alert for Southern Spain, Eastern Coasts & Mallorca
Calima skies will be characterized by hazy dusty skies caused by the Saharan dust being carried mid-levels in south winds. This is especially true for areas of the south and east. AEMET may have confirmed a calima event over the Canary Islands but the same dust plume is expected to reach southern and east mainland areas including Andalucia as well as the Mediterranean coastline. Mallorca may also see reduced visibility as well as orange-tinted skies due to the airborne particles. Dust particles can cause a hazy, orange sky in Mallorca. isolated showers The dust could combine with this form to create the famous blood-rains. A muddy film would be left on the cars, terraces, and buildings.
Weekend Outlook for South and East Spain – Cooling trend expected
A general drop in temperature is predicted for southern and eastern Spain, as well as Mallorca by the weekend. While the north is more likely to see rain, the south, east and west should remain dry. However, isolated showers of dust mixed with rain are possible. The weather will be more pleasant in the south than it is further north, and we’ll still have a great time on the beach as long as there are no muddy rain showers.
