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Updated weather forecast for the Canary Islands: Potential for snow

AEMET forecasts cloudy skies, occasional showers, and potential snowfall in the Canary Islands, with temperatures remaining stable.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has updated its forecast for the Canary Islands, indicating predominantly cloudy skies, occasional showers, and the potential for snow at higher altitudes. Despite these developments, temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged across the archipelago.


General Conditions

  • Sky: Predominantly cloudy skies with occasional showers, particularly in northern regions.
  • Sea:
    • Winds: West or northwest, force 4 or 5, temporarily increasing to force 6, except for variable winds (force 2 or 3) in the eastern zones.
    • Swell: Moderate to strong, decreasing to moderate in southwestern areas, with a northwesterly swell reaching heights of 3 to 4 metres.

Island-Specific Forecasts

AEMET forecasts cloudy skies, occasional showers, and potential snowfall in the Canary Islands, with temperatures remaining stable.

Lanzarote

  • Sky: Intervals of cloud cover with scattered, occasional showers. Isolated thunderstorms possible until midday.
  • Temperature: Minimal change, though a slight drop is expected along the eastern coast.
  • Wind: Light northerly winds, intensifying to moderate by the evening.

Fuerteventura

  • Sky: Similar to Lanzarote, with cloudy intervals and occasional scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms possible until midday.
  • Temperature: Remains stable, with a slight drop on the east coast.
  • Wind: Light north wind, increasing to moderate by the end of the day.

Gran Canaria

  • Sky:
    • North: Predominantly cloudy with occasional showers, especially during the morning.
    • Rest of the island: Partly cloudy, evolving to intervals of cloud cover in the interior and southern slopes during the afternoon, where light rainfall is likely.
    • Thunderstorms: Isolated activity possible until midday.
  • Temperature: Stable overall, with slight decreases in maximum temperatures along the north-eastern slopes.
  • Wind: Light to moderate north wind, shifting to southerly on the south coast by midday.
Updated weather forecast for the Canary Islands: Potential for snow

Tenerife

  • Sky:
    • North: Predominantly cloudy, with occasional showers, particularly during the first half of the day. Persistence in rainfall is possible.
    • Rest of the island: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy inland and along southern slopes in the afternoon, where light showers are likely.
    • High altitudes: A low probability of isolated thunderstorms and hail until midday. Snowfall is possible between 2000-2200 metres.
  • Temperature: Stable.
  • Wind: Light to moderate north wind, shifting to southerly on the south coast by midday and turning north-easterly later in the day.

La Gomera

  • Sky: Predominantly cloudy in the north, with intervals of cloud cover elsewhere. Showers are expected, mainly along northern slopes until midday, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail in high areas.
  • Temperature: Stable.
  • Wind: Moderate north wind, turning north-easterly in the afternoon.

La Palma

  • Sky:
    • Predominantly cloudy, with occasional clearings along the west coast in the afternoon.
    • Showers: Occasional, with a low probability of heavy rainfall on northern slopes until midday. High-altitude areas might see isolated thunderstorms and hail.
    • Snow: Possible between 2000-2200 metres.
    • Persistent rainfall may occur during the morning.
  • Temperature: Stable.
  • Wind: Moderate north wind, with strong gusts in summit areas, on the northwest slopes, and around Puntallana. Locally very strong gusts are possible. Winds will turn north-easterly in the afternoon.
Updated weather forecast for the Canary Islands: Potential for snow

El Hierro

  • Sky: Predominantly cloudy in the north, with intervals of cloud cover elsewhere. Occasional showers expected, more likely on northern slopes until midday, with isolated thunderstorms and hail possible in higher areas.
  • Temperature: Stable.
  • Wind: Moderate north wind, turning north-easterly after midday.

Residents and visitors are advised to remain vigilant, especially in northern and high-altitude areas where weather conditions may deteriorate. Drivers should exercise caution due to the possibility of slippery roads caused by rainfall or snowfall. Maritime activities should also be approached with care due to rough seas and strong swells.


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