A brief respite tomorrow: rain and snow will return at Christmas and Boxing Day.

BarcelonaThe weather has remained unsettled in the last few hours, with light rain mainly concentrated in the Girona, Barcelona, and Pyrenees regions, but less so in other areas. Rainfall amounts have been generally modest, but have again exceeded 15 or 20 liters per square meter on the Costa Brava. It has also snowed again in the Pyrenees, especially in the eastern Pyrenees, where accumulations are continuing after nearly half a meter of new snow fell in the last two days. Snow has also been seen in inland areas above 800 or 1000 meters. Wednesday will bring a break from the rain and snow, with calmer conditions and higher temperatures. However, a sudden increase in precipitation is likely around Christmas and Boxing Day, with heavy rainfall expected in the northeast and significant snowfall in the eastern Pyrenees. All of this will need to be monitored closely.

Wednesday: temporary calm

After several days of rain and snow in many regions, the unsettled weather will finally give us a break this Wednesday. A day without precipitation and with variable skies is expected. A pleasant day, with wind in the Ebro Valley and northern Empordà. The exception will be the coast of Valencia, Cap de la Nau, and between Mallorca and Menorca, where some showers are possible.

Until the early hours of the morning, only a few light showers may remain in the northeast and the Pyrenees, which will eventually dissipate. Light snow will return in the afternoon on the northern slopes of the Pyrenees, above 1,200 meters.

During Christmas night and early morning, scattered showers will return, especially in coastal, pre-coastal, and northern areas of the country. Temperatures will rise further this Wednesday, both minimums and especially maximums, with many values reaching 10 to 15 °C, lower in mountainous areas.

Christmas and Boxing Day of rain and snow

From Christmas onwards, the weather will become more complicated. We can expect a cloudy Christmas Day with rain in many areas. Only parts of western and southern Spain will remain relatively dry. Be aware of the snow level, as it may initially drop to around 500 meters in the central and western regions of the country, in areas such as Anoia, Segarra, and Conca de Barberà. In fact, there are alerts in place for snow accumulations of more than 5 centimeters above 600 meters.

In contrast, in the eastern half of the region, the snow level will hover around 1,000 meters in the morning, generally rising to 1,200 or 1,400 meters throughout the day. Snowfall will resume in the Pyrenees, especially in the eastern part. A cold and wintry Christmas Day is expected overall, with winds ranging from northeast to easterly, strengthening along the coast, and rough seas.

All eyes are on Boxing Day and Saturday, as we could be affected by easterly winds. According to current weather maps, heavy rain is expected in much of the Girona and Barcelona regions, less so elsewhere, and significant snowfall is anticipated throughout the eastern Pyrenees, where accumulations could again exceed half a meter of fresh snow at higher elevations. The snow level will be between 1,400 and 1,600 meters. The situation remains uncertain and we will need to narrow it down, as everything will depend on the final position of a low-pressure system and a pocket of cold air.

Heavy rain is also expected in the Balearic Islands, with some lighter showers in the Valencian Community. Caution is advised due to the strong easterly winds, which will generate waves of over 4 meters, especially along the Costa Brava. Temperatures will be higher, but the weather will feel cool. The weekend should end on a calmer note.