Storm Ingrid Continues to Disrupt Spain with Snow, High Waves, and Strong Winds
Storm Ingrid affects Spain with heavy snow, ice, waves up to 10 meters, and strong winds, leading to road closures and weather alerts nationwide.
- • Storm Ingrid causes snow and ice impacts on 105 national roads, with mandatory chains on key routes.
- • Red alerts for 10-meter waves and strong winds along northern coasts (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country).
- • Road A-395 in Granada is closed between km 32 and 39 due to severe conditions.
- • Snowfall between 800-1,500 meters expected in Pyrenees and Cantabrian ranges, with persistent rain in Cantabrian and Strait regions.
Key details
On January 25, 2026, Storm Ingrid remains a major weather event across Spain, bringing widespread snow, ice, high waves, and strong winds. The Peninsula and Balearic Islands are experiencing intense Atlantic circulation, transitioning from an Arctic air mass to a warmer one, resulting in persistent, heavy precipitation especially along the Cantabrian coasts, the Strait of Gibraltar, and Betic mountains. According to El Mundo, snow and ice conditions affect 105 roads nationwide, prompting mandatory use of chains on some, including the N-330 and its variants in the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The road situation is critical on secondary roads like the A-395 in Granada, which is fully closed between kilometers 32 and 39, with additional chain requirements nearby. AEMET reports that although Storm Ingrid is weakening, alerts are still in effect – with red warnings along the north coast (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and Basque Country) for waves reaching up to 10 meters and very strong winds. Yellow warnings cover the Mediterranean and southern regions where winds of 50 to 70 km/h and 5-meter waves hinder maritime activities.
Snow levels vary between 800 and 1,500 meters, with significant accumulation expected in the Pyrenees and Cantabrian mountain ranges. Persistent rainfall continues in the Cantabrian region and around the Strait, with risks of intense showers. Temperatures are rising in some areas – up to 18-19 ºC in the southeast – yet remain cooler in the interior north.
Canary Islands remain unaffected by the storm, enjoying stable and warm weather. The ongoing storm underscores the need for caution on both roads and coasts, as authorities maintain active alerts to manage this severe weather event.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
