Spain Grapples with Severe Rainfall, Snow, and Wind Alerts on January 31, 2026
Spain faces severe weather alerts including heavy rain, low-altitude snow, and strong winds amid ongoing Atlantic storms.
- • Multiple provinces in Spain are under orange and yellow alerts for severe rain, snow, and wind.
- • Heavy rainfall up to 200 liters expected during the weekend according to Jorge Rey.
- • Snowfall predicted at low altitudes, affecting regions like Cantabrian Mountains and Central System.
- • Civil Protection warns of very intense wind gusts and urges caution.
Key details
Spain is currently facing unstable and severe weather conditions with multiple alerts issued across the country for heavy rain, snow at low altitudes, and intense wind gusts. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued orange and yellow warnings affecting many provinces, as a series of Atlantic storms continue to impact the peninsula.
According to meteorologist Jorge Rey, known as "the child meteorologist" for his accurate forecasts, rainfall could reach up to 200 liters in some areas over the weekend. Snowfall is expected even at low altitudes, particularly in mountainous regions such as the Cantabrian Mountains and the Central System. Cities including Segovia, Burgos, and León are forecast to experience early February snow.
The weather instability is anticipated to persist throughout the weekend and into next week, with rain beginning early on February 1 in regions like Castilla y León, Galicia, and the Valencian Community. A temporary window of stabilization is expected midweek in the southwest but will be short-lived as conditions worsen again by Sunday. Rey also highlighted that a high-pressure anticyclone should arrive around February 7-8, bringing a brief period of dry weather after days of heavy rain and snow.
In addition to precipitation, intense wind gusts have also raised alerts, prompting Civil Protection to advise citizens to exercise caution, especially in northern and mountainous areas.
This ongoing weather pattern follows a week marked by several Atlantic storms and continues to pose risks for flooding, snow-related disruptions, and hazardous travel conditions across Spain. Residents in affected provinces are urged to stay updated with official weather alerts and take necessary precautions as the situation develops.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
