'This Week It's Time...': Mario Picazo Warns of More Rain and Snow in These Areas

Spain leaves behind a calm Sunday with generally good weather to start a week that promises to be quite eventful meteorologically. According to Mario Picazo, a front will enter the Peninsula, bringing back instability. It will mark the beginning of a succession of systems that will affect the country in the coming days.

"We have a fairly active week ahead in terms of weather, with precipitation moving from west to east, possibly also reaching the Mediterranean side with some intensity," explains Mario Picazo.

After days marked by cold and snow in various parts of the country, the scenario changes dramatically. Starting this Monday, rain will be the main feature. There will be a "train of fronts" that will bring widespread precipitation throughout the week.

Monday With Heavy Rain in the West

The first front of the week will begin to be felt this Monday with precipitation mainly affecting the western Peninsula. Galicia, Castilla y León, Extremadura, and the west of Andalucía will be the areas where rain will be most intense.

The precipitation will be heavier in the northwest of the Peninsula. Mario Picazo states that it will gradually spread between Tuesday and Wednesday to many other regions, including the center and south. In some areas, the rain will come with storms, especially in the west, center, and south, which could lead to significant water accumulations in short periods of time.

Snow Will Continue in the Mountains

Although temperatures tend to rise slightly, the snow level will remain around 4,921 ft. (1,500 meters) in the northern half of the Peninsula, according to Mario Picazo. This means it will continue to snow in the mountains. New snow depths will accumulate in high mountain areas, where snow has been a constant in recent days.

More Fronts on the Way

This first front will not be the only one. According to Mario Picazo's forecasts, instability will continue throughout the week with the arrival of new Atlantic fronts that will continue to water much of the Spanish territory. Although the rain will be more persistent in the western half, it is also expected to reach the Mediterranean area at times with some intensity.

The wind will be another factor to consider, especially in coastal and mountain areas, where gusts could be strong as the fronts progress.

In light of this situation, experts recommend paying attention to weather warnings and taking precautions in areas prone to flooding or heavy snowfall.