Severe Cold Weather Alert for Christmas Week 2025 Shakes Spain

Spain is bracing for an intense cold snap during the first week of the Christmas season, with temperatures significantly below normal and widespread frost and snow expected. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), daytime temperatures will be 5 to 10 degrees Celsius lower than usual, particularly on Christmas Day, with cities such as Ávila, Segovia, and Soria forecast to reach only around 3 degrees Celsius. Frost is anticipated overnight in over half of the country, and lows may plunge to -6ºC in some interior areas.

A polar cold front is driving this severe temperature drop, bringing rain and snow to northern mountain areas and precipitation to western, southern, Mediterranean, and Balearic regions. Monday and the days surrounding Christmas are expected to witness maximum temperatures below 10ºC across most regions. Uncertainty exists about temperature trends after Friday, though a slight warming is possible while cold conditions persist.

The cold weather poses risks not only to people but also to pets. Experts from Vetoquinol advise pet owners to take precautions such as avoiding exposure to cold surfaces, maintaining physical activity with shorter walks, providing warm bedding, and monitoring pets for signs of joint discomfort, especially for older animals. Proper nutrition, hydration, and veterinary consultation for supplements are also recommended to protect pet health during this harsh winter spell.

This severe cold event highlights the need for vigilance and preparedness across Spain to mitigate the impacts of this unusually cold holiday season.