The first weekend of spring is here to take advantage of, but it will end with changes.

Astronomical spring arrived at 3:46 p.m. yesterday, bringing with it the return of the sun and calmer weather. There has also been a marked temperature contrast between the cold and frosty mornings and the more pronounced mildness at midday. And this calm will continue through the first weekend of spring. We can expect a pleasant day today, with, with few exceptions, uniform temperatures across the region. Sunday will be a pleasant day, but from the afternoon onwards, the approach of a small pocket of cold air will bring renewed instability. From then on, some showers are expected in the northeast and the Pyrenees, which will spread throughout the night.

Saturday: a day to make the most of

Today will be characterized by stability and absolute calm. Sunshine will generally prevail, with only a few wisps of high, thin clouds. Low clouds are expected in the Terres de l'Ebre region during the morning, along with morning fog in the plains and inland valleys. Some cloud cover will increase in the Pyrenees during the afternoon, but beyond a few isolated showers, these are not expected to have any significant impact. The exception will be the Valencian Community, where cloud cover will remain abundant and some light, scattered showers or drizzles are expected between the Valencia and Alicante regions. Cloud cover without rain is also expected in the Pitiusas Islands and Mallorca. Temperatures will remain similar, with a contrast between the morning chill and the mild midday weather. However, temperatures will remain relatively mild, with most highs between 15°C and 20°C.

Sunday: waiting for a change in the weather

For much of Sunday, calm conditions will prevail, with plenty of sunshine across most areas. However, towards the afternoon, a pocket of cold air will bring cloud cover to the Pyrenees and the northeast, with the first showers appearing in these regions. As the day progresses, these showers will spread, and by the end of the day, they could affect the northern half of the Barcelona region. Isolated thunderstorms with hail are possible. During the night and early hours of Monday, showers are expected in some areas of Girona and Barcelona, ​​and precipitation is forecast for the Pyrenees, particularly on the northern slopes. The snow level will descend from the initial 1,600 meters to 1,200 meters, or locally lower overnight. Some isolated showers are also possible along other coastal areas until Monday morning. Temperatures will rise slightly on Sunday and be milder at midday, but will begin to drop in the Pyrenees.

Weather changing next week

Next week looks set to bring typical unpredictable spring weather, with a bit of everything. On Monday, northerly winds will blow in the eastern and southern regions, bringing a drop in temperatures, but the rain will clear up. Between Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures will rise significantly, leading to pleasant and enjoyable days. However, a sudden change in the weather is possible on Thursday, with colder temperatures and snow in the Pyrenees, accompanied by a significant drop in the snow level. This situation remains uncertain, and we will need to keep a close eye on the forecast. The start of spring, therefore, will bring us a mix of weather, from calm and pleasant days to abrupt changes and cold spells, as is typical for this season.