After several weeks marked by instability, with heavy rains and snowfall in several areas of the country, the arrival of the anticyclone will bring a significant change to the meteorological landscape. The dominance of this system will block the entry of new storms, allowing for a gradual rise in temperatures and greater atmospheric stability.
Last days of instability
Rain will continue to persist in several regions, especially in the north of the peninsula. rainfall in areas such as the Cantabrian Sea, Navarre and the Pyrenees, as well as some showers scattered in the center and the Balearic Islands. In the highest mountain ranges, the snow will continue to fall at altitudes above 1300 meters. To better understand the dynamics of these phenomena, you can read about the difference between an anticyclone and a depression.
In addition, in some areas of the south and east of the peninsula, cold air at altitude could generate isolated stormsHowever, as the week progresses, these precipitations will tend to subside.
The anticyclone takes control
Starting Tuesday, the presence of the Azores anticyclone will intensify, preventing the arrival of new Atlantic fronts. This will result in clearer skies and a more stable environment in almost all of Spain, except in the far north, where some residual rain may persist. This system is known for its characteristics, which you can read more about in the characteristics of the Azores anticyclone.
The influence of this system will favor a flow of northern winds, which will maintain rainfall in regions such as Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country and the Pyrenees, although the accumulated amounts will be lower compared to previous days.
Where will it continue to rain?
While stability will prevail in most of the country, the north will continue to receive intermittent rains throughout the week. The eastern Cantabrian Sea and Navarre will be the areas with the greatest accumulation of precipitationIt is interesting to observe how these climatic changes are related to the drastic change of weather in Spain.
On the other hand, Canary Islands could experience an episode of instability midweek due to the approach of a DANA to the northwest of the archipelago. However, the precipitation it may generate will not have a major impact. The influence of these DANAs on the Spanish climate can be explored in an article about DANA.
Rising temperatures and stable weather
With the consolidation of the anticyclone, thermometers will gradually rise. Daytime temperatures will be more pleasant, with values exceeding 20ºC in many areas of the South and the Mediterranean. This thermal increase is a phenomenon that can be better understood by reading about how a storm forms and its relationship with anticyclones.
Inland, where temperatures have been low due to recent instability, a marked increase in temperature will also be noted, especially starting Thursday.
The return of the anticyclone marks a turning point in the weather after a period of intense rain. With its arrival, the precipitation will give way to sunnier days and milder temperatures Rain will continue in much of the country, although some rain will continue in the far north. Meanwhile, the Canary Islands could experience the influence of a DANA, although not significantly. This meteorological change will allow for more stable weather in the coming days.
