In April, a thousand waters. And in May, it seems like snow, because it has reappeared in the middle of spring and the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) maintains official warnings for snowfall in several areas of the northern peninsula within a period of instability that also brings rain, storms, and a temperature drop in different parts of the country.
Although May is usually associated with a milder atmosphere, the weather forecast for these days points to a different scenario in mountainous areas, with snow accumulations forecast at high altitudes and active warnings in specific communities.
Asturias and Catalonia, with snow advisories
According to the official update of meteorological warnings from AEMET, Asturias and Catalonia are the communities with active warnings for snowfall. In Asturias, the warning affects the southwestern area, where the forecast points to snow accumulations of up to 10 centimeters.
In Catalonia, the alert is concentrated in the Pyrenees of Lleida, also with a forecast of accumulations of up to 10 centimeters. In both cases, these are yellow alerts, the lowest level within the scale of adverse weather phenomena, but sufficient to reflect an unusual episode for these dates on the calendar.
A broader episode of instability
The episode is not limited solely to snow. AEMET also maintains warnings in different parts of the country for other phenomena associated with this change in weather, including rain, storms, and wind. The meteorological scenario responds to a situation of atmospheric instability that is especially affecting the northern peninsular and mountain areas.
This context explains the presence of snow in May in areas where temperatures still allow for solid precipitation at altitude. The main reference for following the evolution of the episode is the official update of AEMET advisories, as the situation may change depending on meteorological developments. In this type of episode, advisories may be modified, extended, or deactivated depending on the evolution of precipitation and forecast temperatures.
For now, the communities directly affected by official snow warnings are Asturias and Catalonia, while other areas of the country remain pending the development of the instability episode.