The DIsolated epression at High Levels (DANA), also known as cold drop, will arrive in Spain starting this Monday, as announced by the Meteorology Statal Agency (AEMET) in an official statement.
This meteorological phenomenon is produced by the cold air inlet, which overlaps the mass warm air, what it causes snowfalls, rainfall and lower temperatures. The effects of DANA will be greater, as the difference between the two air masses is greater. A storm that is expected to last until Thursday, although there is a high probability that nor send completely until Sunday.
Snowfall in the Cantabrian Mountains, Iberian System and Central System
As the AEMET explains, for on Monday the snow level is expected to fall up to 800-1000 meters in the northern half, so the Cantabrian Mountains will be the most affected in this aspect. In addition, they are expected snowfall for monday in the Iberian System and in the Central System.
The lower areas in the south of Castilla y León, northeast of Castilla-La Mancha and, occasionally, the Community of Madrid, could also be affected by snowfall, according to the AEMET. For the rest of the week, snowfall is also expected. For example, him Tuesdays are expected in the east of Castilla-La Mancha, Teruel, west of Zaragoza, Soria and La Rioja, while a lower intensity of snowfall is expected in these areas for Wednesday and Thursday.
Precipitation in the northeast of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands
The Dana won’t just leave snow behind. Precipitation is expected in the northeast of the peninsula, among which are areas such as the Ebro Valley, eastern Catalonia and the Valencian Community. Rains are also expected in the Balearic Islands.
Aragon, on orange alert; Madrid and Catalonia, on yellow alert
Faced with this situation, the 112 emergency service of Aragon has reported that the region will be on orange alert due to the snowfalls that are expected in various areas of the Iberian System, in addition to the yellow alert for snowfalls in the Huesca Pyrenees.
For his part, emergency service of the Madrid’s community has activated plan 0 of the inclement level, as it is expected snowfall with a thickness of up to two centimetersrivers throughout the region starting at six in the afternoon on Monday. Due to this storm, Madrid will be on yellow alert. In addition to Madrid, Catalonia will also be on yellow alert.
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