Every year we change the clock twice: in the spring we move it forward and in the autumn we move it back. In theory, the goal is to make economic activity fit with the hours of sunlight and thus save energy. In practice, however, many sectors question this change, arguing that the savings would be non-existent or negligible and, conversely, periodically modifying our biological clock could entail health risks. In any case, this 2026, the second time change will be the night of Saturday, October 24th to Sunday, October 25th, and it will mean we sleep one hour more: when it is 3 AM, the clock must be set back one hour (if it does not do so automatically) so that it returns to 2 AM.

This winter's rains and snowfalls have been extraordinary, with very significant amounts and some records that have increased water reserves in the inland basins. above 90%In the last month alone, we've already been hit by six major storms, with varying degrees of impact on our country. The latest one, this week, was... LeonardoThe official list of names for storms in southwestern Europe is already halfway through the season. And to make matters worse, this is happening during what is usually one of the driest seasons of the year. Catalonia hasn't experienced such a rainy winter in thirty years, and February is still to come. Only the winters between 1995 and 1997 and some in the 1970s recorded similar figures.

Winter already showed its teeth during the last two weeks of November and the first days of December, when very cold air masses caused temperatures to plummet. But the new season officially arrives this Sunday, December 21. Specifically, astronomical winter will begin at 4:03 PM (Catalan time) and will last until March 20, when spring will take over.

The weather will undergo a radical change in the coming days. The arrival of a mass of very cold air of Arctic origin will cause temperatures to plummet throughout the week. Each day the mercury will drop further, and by midweek, thermometers will register between 5 and 10 degrees lower than usual for this time of year. This cold, wintry weather has arrived earlier than usual this year, with more than a month still to go before winter officially begins. Aemet (the Spanish State Meteorological Agency) has already issued an advisory warning of this cold spell.

The changing seasons arrive inexorably, leaving behind the mild temperatures of autumn and making way for winter. The lower temperatures of this approaching season also mean changes in our beauty routines, as our skin, in accordance with the climate, also requires different care. This affects the skin on our face, but also the skin on our body and hair. To prevent winter from taking its toll, these cosmetics can be a great help:

Which is better, summer time or winter time? The debate is open. If we stick with daylight saving time, the changes would be noticeable during the winter. These would be the most notable effects we would notice, especially around the winter solstice: