Borrasca Francis Brings Heavy Rain, Snow, and Frost to Spain Starting New Year's Day

Spain will experience significant weather disruptions starting January 1, 2026, as the winter storm Borrasca Francis moves in from the North Atlantic. After a high-pressure system stabilizes conditions and leads to dense fog and frosts across much of the Iberian Peninsula on New Year's Eve, the storm will bring heavy rains, strong winds, and snow in various regions over the following days.

The Canary Islands will face intense rainfall and storms on New Year's Day, especially on the western islands. As the storm progresses to mainland Spain, western areas including Galicia, Castilla, and Extremadura will see increasing rainfall. Snow is expected in mountainous regions such as Sierra de Gredos and, by January 2, heavy rain will affect provinces like Huelva and Cádiz alongside more snow in mountainous locales.

From January 3, the storm will shift near southern Portugal, delivering abundant rains over southwestern Spain and potential snow in northern areas. The southeastern regions, including the Sierra de Segura and Sierra Nevada, are forecasted to see significant snowfall and heavy precipitation. Temperatures will drop considerably, leading to widespread frost across half the country, with possible strong frosts especially from January 4 onward as cold air masses settle in. Snowfall at low elevations is likely from January 4, although forecasts suggest moderate chances on January 5 and 6.

Despite some rises in temperature following New Year's Day, the atmosphere will remain unstable, and adverse weather conditions are expected to persist throughout the first week of January. Winds will be notably strong in the Canary Islands and along the western coast of Galicia.

Overall, Borrasca Francis is set to disrupt stable New Year's weather, bringing a mix of rain, snow, frost, and wind across much of Spain, emphasizing the need for public caution during this period.