Andorra Enjoys First Spring Warmth Before Cold Front Hits
Unseasonably warm temperatures up to 22°C mark Andorra's mildest day of 2024, driven by Atlantic high pressure, with showers and snow forecast from.
Key Points
- Today's highs 3°C above average; warmest day of year so far.
- Fine weather until Wed night; 22°C forecast in capital tomorrow.
- Weak front Thursday: showers/snow above 2,000m, highs drop to 13°C.
- Weekend had 190 km/h gusts, up to 43 cm snow in north.
Andorra is experiencing its first spring-like warmth of the year, with temperatures three degrees above seasonal averages today and highs forecast to reach 21-22°C in Andorra la Vella tomorrow. At 1,500 metres, maximums will exceed 18°C, while Pas de la Casa stays cooler at around 8°C.
The mild spell results from Atlantic high pressure and an anticyclonic ridge causing thermal inversions. Forecasters note today's conditions mark the warmest day so far this year, with the fine weather persisting until Wednesday night or possibly into Thursday morning.
A weakened front will then bring cloud cover nationwide, with potential for light showers or snow above 2,000 metres starting tomorrow night. Northern areas may see weak precipitation Thursday morning, followed by a sharp temperature drop: highs limited to 13°C in the capital and 8°C at 1,500 metres. Friday will be sunny but cool, with maximums around 12°C in Andorra la Vella.
Further ahead, northerly winds could usher in additional weakened fronts from eastern Europe over the weekend and early next week, bringing rain across Andorra and snow above 1,500 metres.
The weekend featured strong winds and fresh snow, with gusts peaking at 190 km/h near Fonts d'Arinsal and 109 km/h at Borda Vidal. Northern accumulations included 43 cm at Envalira antennas, 38 cm at Perafita, 29 cm at Solana or Font Verd, and 28 cm at Sorteny.
Original Sources
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