Heavy Snowfall Causes Major Traffic Jams on Andorra's Northern Roads

Heavy snowfall has caused major traffic jams across northern Andorra on Tuesday morning, with more than a dozen Spanish-plated tourist coaches lacking snow chains blocking the CG-2 near Canillo.

Eyewitness accounts describe a buildup of over ten buses at the Trava area, where they stopped after failing to proceed further. Private cars have also halted to fit required equipment, creating long queues before entering Canillo from the south. Congestion has extended into the parish center, past the Aldosa district, prompting police presence and snowplow operations to clear paths and ensure safety.

The Mobility Department has activated yellow-phase restrictions on the CG-2 at Canillo's northern exit, the CG-3 at La Cortinada, and the CG-4 and CG-5 at Erts due to snow. Special equipment is now mandatory on the RN22, RN20, and RN320, while vehicles over 19 tonnes face bans at the France border crossing. Dense traffic persists on the CG-2 northbound out of Canillo.

The Harry weather system continues fuelling strong east winds and the most intense snow in eastern parishes. MeteoAndorra forecasts easing precipitation by mid-morning, with the snow level lifting to around 1,500 metres. Wednesday should see the system's retreat, allowing some tentative clear spells.

Drivers face widespread delays on northern routes amid these conditions.