The Community of Madrid faces an early winter episode this Tuesday. The State Meteorological Service (Aemet) has activated a Yellow notice Due to snow falling in the Sierra Madrid today, Tuesday, due to the possibility of accumulation Up to five centimeters of snow All day long.
The warning will be in effect between 2:00 am on Tuesday and 12:00 pm on Wednesday, with a chance of between 40% and 70% of rain in the form of snow in the areas. Higher levels Area.
It is initially expected that accumulations will occur at an altitude of 1,400 meters, a threshold that will remain until nine o’clock at night. From that moment, with expectations of a drop in temperature, the level rose It can go down to 1200-1300 metresThis increases the possibility of snowfall in larger areas of the Sierra Madrid.
These conditions could affect major mountain passes and sections of roads where the road could be affected by snow or ice formation.
The Community Security and Emergency Service (Aseem 112) sent the notification to municipal councils, agencies and emergency services so that Be careful and prepared Against possible accidents from 112 they remind you of the importance of checking the condition of the vehicle before traveling and to avoid trips through mountainous areas if this is not necessary, especially during the night and the early hours of Tuesday, when conditions will be more deteriorating.