Heavy Snowfall in Andorra Causes Highway Crash and Road Closures

Heavy snowfall overnight has blanketed Andorra at all elevations, matching forecasts and leading to road disruptions, including a collision between a French-registered car and a Pas de la Casa line L4 bus on the CG-2 highway.

The accident occurred Saturday night amid intense snow between Bordes d’Envalira and Soldeu, forcing a 20-minute closure that caused traffic backups. An alternative route was soon opened. The car driver sustained injuries and received on-site treatment from emergency services, including two ambulances, police, and Canillo traffic officials before hospital transfer. No other injuries were reported.

Police and traffic services have conducted checks across the network after multiple vehicles became stranded overnight, particularly near Canillo and Meritxell, due to insufficient winter tyres or chains. Motorists must equip vehicles properly, even where not required, especially in central and southern areas.

The Servei de Mobilitat has declared a yellow phase from Meritxell and Escaldes northward, with black phase restrictions at Envalira port. Vehicles over 19 tonnes are banned on RN-22, RN-20, and RN-320 routes into France. Coll del Pimorent remains closed.

North-easterly winds will gust up to 120 km/h at altitude today, worsening hazards alongside sub-zero temperatures, including minima of -1°C in Andorra la Vella, -5°C at 1,500m, and -14°C at Pas de la Casa. Snow persists in northern areas like Pas de la Casa, with clearer skies possible in the south by afternoon.

Looking to Monday, a new Atlantic front may bring fresh snow to the north after a sunny start, with temperatures slightly rising to maxima of 14°C in Andorra la Vella, 9°C at 1,500m, and -2°C at Pas de la Casa. Winds could reach 50 km/h in valleys and 90 km/h at height. Travelers to France should monitor updates closely.