Heavy snowfall leaves up to 55 cm of new snow in the high altitudes of the Pyrenees

Precipitation mainly affected Cerdanya, Pallars Sobirà, and Vall d'Aran, reducing the number of roads requiring chains.

Paisatge nevat al Pirineu català amb muntanyes i arbres coberts de neu fresca.

Paisatge nevat al Pirineu català amb muntanyes i arbres coberts de neu fresca.

The intense snowfall recorded this Saturday accumulated between 30 and 55 centimeters of new snow in the high altitudes of the Pyrenees, especially affecting regions like Cerdanya and Pallars Sobirà, and forcing the closure of some roads due to avalanche risk.

The intense snowfall left between 30 and 55 centimeters of new snow in the high altitudes of the Pyrenees this Saturday, with notable records in the regions of Cerdanya, Ripollès, Pallars Sobirà, and Vall d'Aran. According to the stations of the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC), 56 centimeters were measured at Certascan, 50 centimeters at Malniu, and 42 centimeters at Bonabé. At lower altitudes, 23 centimeters in Vielha and 18 centimeters in Puigcerdà stand out.
Regarding road disruptions, the number of roads requiring mandatory chains has been reduced to half a dozen, mainly concentrated in the Lleida demarcation. Special equipment is required on the C-28 in Alt Àneu, on the LV-5052 in Vielha and Mijaran, and on the LV-5004 in Espot, among other affected routes.
Despite the general improvement, some roads remain closed. The final stretch of the Bonaigua pass is closed due to avalanche risk, and access to the BV-4024 at the Pal pass is also restricted due to strong wind and accumulated snow. On the other hand, circulation is already normal on all roads in the Girona demarcation that had been affected.
The Rural Agents (Agents Rurals) have requested caution from drivers and report that access to the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is restricted. Specifically, the Espot sector (in Pallars Sobirà) is completely barred to vehicle traffic.
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