Weather

Sierra Nevada is a popular ski destination, but after recent storms, the main road has been closed. Credit: X/@susgodoy Snowfall is in full force. ideal ski weather Expats and weekend tourists were likely to have been planning a mountain getaway at the last minute. Now may not be a good time to leave. Authorities in Andalucía have closed the main …

Snowploughs and de‑icing operations are most active on major state highways. Photo credit: Juan Garcia Hinojosa/Shutterstock Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has mobilised an extensive winter road‑clearance operation across several regions as snow and ice warnings prompted heightened Weather Alerts for this weekend. The ministry confirmed that 693 snowploughs and more than 130,000 tonnes of de‑icing materials are …

Aemet map highlighting the red wind alert in Castellón and orange warnings across the Valencia region. Credit X – Aemet If you live in Castellón, Valencia or Alicante, this weekend’s plans may need rethinking. The Centro de Coordinación de Emergencias de la Generalitat Valenciana has raised the wind warning to red level in Castellón province, with gusts forecast to reach …

Spain barely has time to catch its breath following Storm Nils, when another dangerous storm system comes in. Storm Oriana already has heavy rain, violent wind and plunging temperature across many parts of the country. Forecasters have warned of dangerous conditions, including snowfall at low levels, through Valentine’s Day weekend. New storm expected to affect Andalucia and the Cantabrian Coast, …

Officials have warned of dangerous wind gusts. Photo credit: 4H4PH/Shutterstock Spain is in for another round of severe weather. As Storm Nils sweeps across the country it has prompted widespread warnings, extraordinary precautions and disruptions to everyday life. The storm comes amid a number of powerful Weather Authorities are warning of the possibility that several regions could face a particularly …

A STRANDED woman was saved from her vehicle after becoming trapped on a flooded road while trying to cross the a river in Malaga. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon on River Guadalmansa’s bank, following heavy rainfall and widespread flooding brought on by Storm Leonardo. The woman’s car became struck with water reaching the wheels as she attempted to cross …

Spain’s January sunshine hours were 29 less than the average. Photo credit: Daniel J Skinner/Shutterstock Spain experienced one of its least sunny Januarys in recent history, recording the lowest number of hours of sunshine in the country since 1996. It also recorded the second-lowest total since the start of the records in 1984. The last month has seen a persistent …

Andalucia will be hit by STORM Nils and its strong winds, new warnings of weather conditions, and the fear of more rain. The latest storm in southern Spain is expected to begin tomorrow, with winds reaching up to 100 km/h. Storm Nils is expected to bring not only wind but also scattered and irregular rainfall across the country. READ MORE: …

The EU is preparing its 300-strong rapid response force to deal with the intensifying wildfires in Europe. Shutterstock: Nuria PhotoStock On Thursday, February 6, 2026, the European Commission in Nicosia announced the formation of a 300 strong EU rapid-reaction firefighting team. Wopke H. Hoekstra, EU Climate commissioner, announced the initiative after a meeting of environment and civil protection officials. The …

Floodwaters from storm Marta surround a vehicle and tractor in rural Andalusia. The damage done to farmland, infrastructure, and other assets is staggering. Shutterstock: Right Perspective Images In the last week, farmers in Spain’s south and west have reported “catastrophic damage” to their crops after a storm. Storm Marta brings torrential rainfallAndalusia was the worst-hit area, with gale force winds …