Severe Weather Disruptions in Northern Spain as Borrasca Ingrid Hits with Snow, Ice, and Coastal Storms

Borrasca Ingrid has severely impacted northern Spain on January 24, 2026, causing extensive disruptions to transportation and triggering critical weather alerts. According to reports, 153 roads across the northern region are affected by the storm, with 16 roads completely closed and 74 requiring chains or winter tires. Heavy restrictions and outright closures are in place on key highways such as the A-21 and A-23, especially in Huesca and León, while roads in Granada, Teruel, and Asturias face total shutdowns.

In Galicia, the situation is particularly dire, with over 600 incidents related to snow and ice causing multiple accidents and hampering mobility. The regional authorities have issued a red alert due to waves reaching up to 10 meters along the coasts of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country, signaling dangerous maritime conditions. This has led to the cancellation of several train routes, including Ouigo services, and ferry operations at the ports of Tarifa and Algeciras have been suspended as a precaution.

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a severe warning highlighting continued adverse weather with strong waves and cold conditions. The combination of snow, ice, and turbulent seas has necessitated prohibitions on trucks and buses along certain routes to ensure public safety.

Emergency services in Galicia have been overwhelmed with 612 reported cases related to road incidents caused by icy conditions, underlining the storm's severity. Despite these hardships, some traditional restrictions, such as those set by the General Directorate of Traffic in prior hours, have been lifted as conditions evolve.

These disruptions highlight the scale and intensity of Borrasca Ingrid's impact on northern Spain's infrastructure and daily life, with authorities urging caution and adherence to safety measures as the storm persists.