The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (Meteocat) had forecast a snowfall episode that was confirmed during the morning of Saturday, January 24, 2026. In the interior of the province of Tarragona, towns such as Conesa saw the landscape turn white, leading to the activation of the special Neucat plan by Protecció Civil.
The episode affected central and northeastern Catalonia from early morning, with a snow line situated around 600 to 700 meters. However, Meteocat warned that the elevation could drop temporarily to 300 or 400 meters if the precipitation became intense and persistent. Affected regions were expected to accumulate more than five centimeters of snow, especially in elevated areas.
The most significant snowfalls were concentrated during the morning and midday in regions such as Berguedà, Ripollès, Osona, la Selva, and Alt Empordà, in addition to inland areas of Tarragona. Starting midday, the episode was expected to intensify in Alt Empordà, without ruling out new precipitation in other northeastern zones.
Protecció Civil asks to exercise extreme caution, especially when traveling by road. In high altitudes, they warn of the 'torb' phenomenon, the combination of wind and snow that significantly reduces visibility.
Given this situation, drivers were recommended to travel with the vehicle prepared, including a full fuel tank, snow chains, warm clothing, and a charged mobile phone, as well as checking traffic conditions and potential disruptions before starting any journey.
