Andorra's First Summer Day Turns to Heavy Rain, Snow and -9°C Cold Snap

Andorra recorded its first summer-like day on Friday, with maximum temperatures surpassing 25°C at lower-altitude stations such as Borda Vidal (25.4°C at 864m) and Margineda (25.6°C at 950m). Clear skies and highs above 20°C persisted through Saturday midday in Andorra la Vella amid stable anticyclonic conditions.

An Atlantic front began shifting the weather Saturday afternoon, boosting cloud cover and airborne dust ahead of initial showers overnight. Sunday saw heavy rain spread across the Principat, peaking in the afternoon with a temperature plunge of more than 10°C. Highs dropped to 12°C in the capital, 8°C at 1,500m, and 2°C at passes like Envalira.

Monday delivered the most intense cold, with lows hitting -9°C at Envalira (2,510m), 1°C at 1,500m, and 2°C in Andorra la Vella. Snow levels held above 2,500m until Sunday midday but fell sharply in northern areas that afternoon and evening. The Servei Meteoròlogic d’Andorra reported snow descending to 1,100m—lower than earlier projections of 1,200m—with light accumulations continuing into Monday afternoon. The agency issued a yellow avalanche alert across the country from 6pm Saturday until at least Monday afternoon.

Stable high pressure from an anticyclonic ridge will dominate from Tuesday, bringing settled conditions for the coming week. March ended with 58.5mm of average precipitation and fierce winds, including gusts to 190km/h at Fonts d’Arinsal on the 15th. The abrupt change underscored a swift shift back to winter amid early spring warmth.