Warn of the Unexpected Weather Change for These Days: 'More Typical of March'

This Monday, experts have warned that the weather will be more unsettled than the calm end of the weekend in much of Spain. AEMET, the State Meteorological Agency, has confirmed that during the first days of the week, rain and some snow in mountain areas will return, although they won't be particularly intense.

Light Rain and Limited Snowfall

Precipitation will return gradually, bringing rain to the northern half at the beginning of the week. Then it will extend to more areas, especially in the western and eastern peninsular. Despite this, no significant accumulations are expected, and except in Galicia, the precipitation will be intermittent and light.

Snow will also make an appearance, but very sporadically. Only the Pyrenees will receive snow with some continuity, while isolated episodes could occur in the northern interior of the Peninsula. Rising temperatures will prevent snow from falling at low altitudes, significantly reducing its presence compared to previous weeks.

Surprise Over Unseasonal February Temperatures

One of the most striking aspects of the week will be the rise in temperatures, which will place values at levels unusual for this time of year. AEMET has already warned that the highs will be more typical of March than February. There will be records that in some locations could be several degrees above the usual average for the month.

In many areas, there will be a clear rise in highs, according to AEMET. In fact, temperatures will reach up to 68°F (20°C) in several places like Andalusia, Murcia, or the Valencian Community. More unusually, they could also be reached or approached in northern cities like Bilbao, Logroño, Ourense, or Oviedo.

The thermal increase will also be noticeable in the minimum temperatures, which will be milder in many regions. It will be difficult to see temperatures below freezing in areas that are not high mountains.

Nights will leave behind the intense cold of previous weeks. Although there will still be frosts in mountain areas, in most of the country, the minimums will be several degrees above the usual.

On the Mediterranean coast, the thermal rise will be even more evident, with days that could resemble early spring more than winter. The predominance of southwest winds and the presence of clear skies as the week progresses will favor a much milder environment.

Outlook for the Rest of the Week

As the week progresses, the rain will lose intensity, and the skies will tend to clear in several territories, leaving an even more pleasant environment. The thermal rise will continue and reinforce the feeling that winter is giving a respite.