Girona Faces Persistent Rains and Snow Warnings
An active front is affecting the province of Girona, where the State Meteorological Agency maintains warnings for relentless rains. This phenomenon is centered in the coastal and pre-littoral counties, also extending to the Pyrenean mountains, where snow is beginning to cover the landscape. This situation is expected to persist. 🌧️❄️
Intense Rains in the North of the Province
The northern half of Girona is receiving significant precipitation. According to AEMET, the coastal and pre-littoral areas will accumulate more water, so caution is required. In the interior, rains will be more scattered. An east and southeast wind, blowing with moderate strength, adds a feeling of cold and humidity to the atmosphere.
Details of the situation on the coast and pre-littoral:- Rain accumulations can be notable, especially near the coast.
- Precipitations are persistent and more intense in these areas.
- The wind contributes to a perceived colder environment than usual.
While some are reaching for their umbrellas, in the mountains they are already dusting off the snow chains.
Snow Gains Ground in the Pyrenees
In the Pyrenean mountain range, the temperature drop is key. The snow level descends to between 1,000 and 1,200 meters, turning rain into snowfalls in the high areas. This can accumulate several centimeters in passes and summits, a fact that skiers receive with anticipation.
Consequences and expectations in the mountains:- The snow can complicate travel on secondary roads and passes.
- Snowfalls are expected to help improve the condition of ski slopes.
- Warnings for this phenomenon take center stage in the weather alert.
Short-Term Outlook
The unstable weather pattern seems determined to stay for the next few hours. The province of Girona is experiencing a day where different facets of the weather manifest: persistent rain on the coast and snow in the