Catalonia's Civil Protection has activated the Neucat plan on alert phase due to intense snowfalls affecting the Pyrenees this Saturday. The snow level is above 800 meters, with accumulations exceeding 10 centimeters above 900 meters and up to half a meter from 1,500 meters. Drivers are urged to take extra precautions amid avalanche risks and road closures.
Intense snowfall has prompted Catalonia's Generalitat to activate the Neucat plan on alert phase, as reported by the Meteorological Service of Catalonia. This Saturday, the snow level stands above 800 meters, with forecasts of over 10 centimeters of accumulation above 900 meters and up to half a meter from 1,500 meters. The Vall d'Aran is the most affected area, followed by northern Pallars Sobirà, Alta Ribagorça, and Cerdanya.
Three roads are closed due to snow, and chains are required on more than thirty routes, including the C-28 between Naut Aran and Alt Àneu, the C-13 between Llavorsí and Esterri d'Àneu, and the N-141 from Bossòst to Coll del Portilló, among others. The Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT) lists these restrictions for safety. The Generalitat advises drivers to carry chains, keep fuel tanks full, wear warm clothing, and ensure phones are fully charged, while urging extra caution due to visibility issues.
Avalanche risk has increased “considerably,” triggering pre-alert phase for the Allaucat plan at level 4 out of 5. The most critical zones are Vall d'Aran and northern Pallars, owing to recent heavy snowfall. This threat will continue through the weekend, leading to closures of the final stretch of Port de la Bonaigua, BV-4024 at Coll del Pal, and GIV-4016 in Toses.
Additionally, the Vencat plan remains on pre-alert for wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h in the Pyrenees, Western and Eastern Pre-Pyrenees, Ponent, western Central Catalonia, Coast, and Southern Pre-Coastal areas.
