Government activates alert for snow in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma
The Canary Islands Government, through the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies, has declared a pre-alert for snow in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma, from altitudes of 1,700 metres. The archipelago is still under the effects of the storm Filomena, which has brought heavy rains and strong winds to parts of all the islands since Wednesday.
In Tenerife, all access roads to Mt Teide are now closed to traffic due to landslides on the roads and ice patches in some areas. The reopening of the roads will depend on the evolution of the storm, and Titsa has suspended all services to Teide and to Punta de Teno until further notice.
The Canary Islands expects cloudy intervals today, Saturday, being cloudier in the north of the islands at greater relief, with weak or moderate rains, which are expected to be stronger in Tenerife, particularly inland, according to Aemet, which could also bring sleet to the summits of Tenerife and La Palma as well.
The Aemet forecast for today by islands is as follows:
TENERIFE:
Cloudy intervals in the south, cloudier in the north, with weak to moderate rains getting stronger in the middle of the day. In central areas sleet and snow is expected at altitude.
In the rest of the island, a low probability of light, occasional and scattered showers. A strong northwest wind in the first half of the day on the peaks, with heavy gusts, dying off in the afternoon.
In Santa Cruz: a minimum of 14° C and a maximum of 18° C.
GRAN CANARIA:
In the northern half of the island, cloudy with weak rains, and snow at the summits. In the rest, cloudy intervals, with a low probability of occasional and scattered rains. A northwest wind in the first half of the day on peaks, where gusts are not ruled out. During the afternoon it will turn to the north.
In Las Palmas: a minimum of 15° C and a maximum of 19° C.
LANZAROTE:
Cloudy intervals, more abundant in the central hours of the day, which will leave some rain, generally weak and scattered showers. Northwest wind with strong intervals in inland areas during the first half of the day, turning to a moderate north wind by the end of the day.
In Arrecife: a minimum of 12° C and a maximum of 18° C.
FUERTEVENTURA:
Generally cloudy across the island with some scattered showers, getting stronger in the middle of the day. A northwest wind in the morning that will turn north during the afternoon.
In Puerto del Rosario: a minimum of 14° C and a maximum of 18° C.
LA GOMERA:
Cloudy in the north, with light rains. In the rest of the island, cloudy intervals, with a low probability of scattered showers. Northwest wind with strong gusts in the first half of the day on peaks. During the afternoon it will turn north.
In San Sebastian: a minimum of 14° C and a maximum of 19° C.
LA PALMA:
Cloudy intervals in the north with generally weak rains, but which could get stronger during the day. In summits, sleet and snow are expected. In other areas, cloudy intervals, with a low probability of occasional rain. Strong northwest winds in the first half of the day on peaks, with gusts in the afternoon.
In Santa Cruz de La Palma: a minimum of 13° C and a maximum of 17° C.
EL HIERRO:
Cloudy and rainy in the north, with scattered rains elsewhere. Northwest wind with strong intervals in the first half of the day on peaks, where gusts are not ruled out. After noon it will turn north.
In Valverde: a minimum of 11° C and a maximum of 14° C.