Spain’s weather agency AEMET has issued red storm warnings for coastal areas in the norhwestern region of Galicia while the Cantabrian coast from Asturias to the Basque Country is on orange alert for high seas, strong winds and torrential rain. ⚠️ALERTA de @proteccioncivil por nevadas intensas y fuerte temporal marítimo en el norte. Snow was also predicted to fall in the Sierra Norte mountain range just to the north of Madrid, with 20cms expected above 1,000 metres. A total of 39 provinces had weather warnings in place for Thursday. Authorities warned drivers to be well prepared for the adverse weather; to pack emergency provisions and carry snow chains.

Source: The Local November 13, 2019 15:46 UTC