This Friday, enthusiasts wait for the annual King’s Night celebrations and the gifts that arrive from the East. The question on many minds is what kind of weather will greet the visitors as they reach the country. Forecasts indicate a brisk, unsettled pattern with cool air sweeping in, causing people to reach for umbrellas as parades unfold in several Spanish cities. The forecast underscores a need to plan for changing conditions over the course of the day.
Locally, expectations point to heavy rainfall in northern Galicia, along the Cantabrian Sea coast, in eastern Catalonia including Barcelona, and across the Balearic Islands. Snow could dust the higher elevations and gusty winds are anticipated in the mountainous regions, with particularly strong gusts along the Cantabrian coast, parts of the peninsula, and areas near the Mediterranean. These conditions reflect a weather system moving from the Atlantic toward the Mediterranean, reshaping the surface pressure field as it shifts eastward across the peninsula and the Balearics.
This front will leave behind widespread cloudiness and intermittent precipitation. Snow is likely across higher terrain, especially in the northern half and the southeast of the peninsula, creating scenic but challenging travel conditions for those venturing outdoors.
Afternoon and early evening showers are expected to intensify in eastern Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, bringing locally strong downpours and boisterous gusts that could impact outdoor events and coastal activities. The precipitation footprint is likely to shrink toward Andalusia and the western plateau as the day progresses, while the Canary Islands may see partial cloudiness and occasional showers with less dramatic rain totals.
According to AEMET, snow levels will generally hover around 900 to 1,200 meters in the northwest, and around 1,200 to 1,600 meters in the central and Pyreneean zones. In the southeast peninsula, snow may accumulate at 1,800 to 2,000 meters, with a drop to 1,000 to 1,400 meters as temperatures ease. The overall trend points to a colder spell for both the mainland and the Balearic Islands, with relatively milder temperatures remaining in the Canary Islands.
Beyond the forecast, residents are advised to prepare for a mix of weather, including cool mornings, windy afternoons, and the possibility of slick surfaces in higher areas where snow briefly accumulates. While the Canary Islands are expected to stay milder, the mainland and Balearics will feel the chill more acutely, especially during late afternoon and night hours.
Comprehensive Friday afternoon-to-night weather outlooks can be reviewed through official channels, with the latest updates issued by the national meteorological service. Attribution for forecasts is provided by the responsible weather authority and is cited for context throughout the day.
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