A week and a bit ago, a notable shift in the weather pattern began to show up. The temperatures started drifting down, and the Peninsula was settling into a cooler, steadier phase than what was typical for this time of year.
Forecasts indicated that Wednesday would bring gray skies over most of the peninsula. The southeast would keep its sunshine, and the southern Canary Islands could also expect light cloud cover. The day holds the possibility of scattered showers, though they would be relatively light outside Galicia. In the afternoon, winds may pick up and push from the south, with stronger gusts expected along the Cantabrian Sea and in northern Galicia.
Forecasts released by meteorologists suggested daytime highs around 20 degrees in Santander or San Sebastián, rising to about 22 degrees in Ceuta, Alicante, and Seville, and reaching approximately 25 degrees in Valencia city.
Temperatures are expected to fall again as the day fades, with a rapid decline in some areas once nightfall arrives. The coming shift would set the scene for a more unsettled pattern as rainfall becomes more widespread, especially in western zones, while Galicia would still see relatively modest precipitation compared with its northern neighbors.
As the week unfolds, a notable drop in temperatures is anticipated. The transition toward a more wintry regime is forecast to become clear by Friday, bringing cooler air and the prospect of more pronounced winter conditions in several regions. The meteorologists emphasize that the drop will be visible quite early, and by the end of the week the weather trend could feel distinctly wintry to many residents.
Officials note that a cold spell is shaping up, though not as extreme as what might arrive over the weekend. Beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend, temperatures are expected to fall below zero in more parts of the country. This will mark a clear shift toward subfreezing conditions in several areas, especially during the nights and early mornings.
With the approach of the weekend, many observers expect mornings to remain very cold. Frost is likely to appear across mountain regions and broad valleys, particularly in the northern plateau and the eastern sections of the southern plateau, with depressions in the northeast feeling the chill as well. A cold front moving in from the north will reinforce the frosty conditions, and the overall effect will be a pronounced wintry feel across many inland zones.
Looking ahead, residents are advised to prepare for sharper contrasts between day and night temperatures. The overall pattern points toward clearer skies in some locations and more overcast conditions in others, but the consistent storyline remains a cooling trend accompanied by periods of wind and rain in the western and northern fringes. Each day may bring varying amounts of sunshine, but the prevailing tone is cool, with the potential for strong winds at particular coastal points and intensified frost in elevated areas. This shift toward winter weather is expected to become a defining characteristic of the coming days, especially in higher elevations and inland sections where the air mass fronts align. The forecast highlights the importance of staying informed about local updates, as conditions could change with new fronts and regional variations.