Snowfall blanketed parts of the Mediterranean and surprised many, with vehicles getting stuck in parts of Alicante. The snow, along with heavy rain and hail, has passed through parts of Valencia, Murcia, and Castellón.

Snow Covers the Interior of Valencia and Alicante

On Thursday, January 16, snow fell in inland areas of Valencia and Alicante, creating unusual but beautiful scenes. Towns like Ibi, Onil, and Banyeres were blanketed in white, and several vehicles were left stranded overnight due to the snow. Fortunately, local firefighters were quick to help those affected.

Aunque en algunos sitios los chubascos ya han parado en el sureste siguen y sigue nevando☃️❄️
Sierra de serrella, Alicante, cota 1300m

🎥: @MeteOrihuela#Nieve #Neu #Meteo #Weather pic.twitter.com/lTPXTB5yPD

— Stormyalert (@Stormyalert) January 17, 2025

Nieve hoy a Banyeres de Mariola (Alicante – 800m)@ClimatocLab @GeografiaUa @ElTiempo_tve @tiempobrasero @MeteoVinalopo @MeteoredES @AEMET_CValencia @PedroConca1 @apuntoratge @informacion_es @avamet pic.twitter.com/FJYh9PxFtS

— Juan Juan Beneyto (@juanjuanb96) January 16, 2025

Castellón on Yellow Alert for Rain and Snow

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) issued a yellow alert for rain in Castellón, with the possibility of hail along the coast. Inland areas may see more snow due to cold temperatures. The Alto Palancia region has already experienced snow, covering roads in a few areas.

Snow in Other Parts of Valencia

Other areas, like Requena, also saw some snow, although it didn’t stick as much as in the Sierra de Enguera or inland Alicante. This unusual weather was caused by a low-pressure system (DANA) and the approach of storm Gabri.

First Snowfall of 2025 in the Northwest of Murcia

In the early hours of Friday, the temperatures in the Northwest of the Region of Murcia dropped, bringing the first snowfall of 2025. Areas like Caravaca and Moratalla saw light snowflakes as cold temperatures combined with precipitation.

The town of Inazares, located at an altitude of 1,350 meters, saw snow covering the landscape in places like Campo de San Juan and the Sierra del Buitre. Snow also made its way into the nearby pedanías (local districts) of El Moralejo and El Hornico in Caravaca. This marked the region’s first taste of winter in 2025.

❄️😍La nieve hace acto de presencia en las zonas altas de la Región de #Murcia. Así sé encuentra el Campo de San Juan (Moratalla) con un pequeño manto blanco.

📷 @Sr_sergiales pic.twitter.com/EFl2IzaAVb

— Suremet (@MeteoChatSE) January 17, 2025

Baleares and Other Areas Affected

The storm’s effects aren’t limited to the mainland. The Balearic Islands, the Strait of Gibraltar, and Melilla also saw cloudy skies, rain, and storms. Snowfall, though light, reached the mountains of Mallorca.

With the snow already having passed, the Mediterranean region has seen its share of unusual weather, but conditions are expected to settle soon.

Nevada al Puig Major, avui horabaixa, amb una 🌡️ màxima de 0.6 °C i ratxes de 61 km/h. Ara mateix -0.8 °C 🥶🥶🥶
Fotos @gabpr05
Dades: @albertdarder pic.twitter.com/AWMUUra9Ll

— El Racó Balear de la Meteorologia (@rbmeteonews) January 16, 2025

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