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Snow returns to the Pyrenees as the cierzo wind briefly picks up: temperatures to rise on this day

Snow will return to the Aragonese Pyrenees this Friday in a day marked by wind and still-cool temperatures. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), precipitation may turn to snow from 1,800–2,000 metres, while the cierzo wind will be felt across much of the region. An autumnal outlook that could give way to milder temperatures over the weekend.
Snow returns to the Pyrenees as the cierzo wind briefly picks up: temperatures to rise on this day

In the Pyrenean watershed, skies will become cloudy from midday and light precipitation may be recorded, turning to snow at the highest elevations. Elsewhere in Aragon, there will be intervals of high cloud. Light frosts are also expected in the higher areas of the Pyrenees.

Wind will be another key feature. It will begin light and variable, but during the morning it will turn moderate northerly in the Pyrenees and northwesterly elsewhere in Aragon. The cierzo wind may occasionally blow strongly in the Ebro depression, according to the Aemet forecast.

TEMPERATURES IN ZARAGOZA, HUESCA AND TERUEL

As for temperatures, Zaragoza will reach a high of 20 degrees and a low of 10 this Friday, with mostly cloudy or clear skies. The northwesterly wind will be noticeable throughout the day. In Huesca, temperatures will range between 9 and 17 degrees, with some cloud during the morning giving way to clear skies. Teruel, meanwhile, will once again be the coldest provincial capital, with a low of 4 degrees and a high of 17.

THE WEEKEND WILL BRING RISING TEMPERATURES

Looking ahead to Saturday, temperatures will remain similar, with highs of 20 degrees in Zaragoza, 17 in Huesca and 18 in Teruel. Lows will fall slightly, especially in the Teruel capital, where they could drop to 1 degree.

The most notable change will arrive on Sunday, October 25, when temperatures will rise across the board. Zaragoza will reach 23 degrees, while Huesca will climb to 22 and Teruel will also record a high of 23 degrees.

The upward trend will continue at the start of next week, with highs potentially reaching 26 degrees in Zaragoza on Monday and Tuesday. Thus, after several days of cold weather, Aragon will return to milder temperatures.

About this article: Originally published in Spanish by AragonDigital.es and—following a selection process by our journalists—made available to the international audience of AragonDaily.com. Both newspapers belong to companies within the ARAGON DIGITAL GROUP.