Chaos at Catalunya: Snow curtails stage three
March 23, 2012
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Snow curtails stage three
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21st March 2012Inclement weather conditions played havoc in Spain as stage three at the Volta a Catalunya was shortened due to snow.
The race’s queen stage set out despite the risk of wintery conditions but it soon became apparent that the final climb up to Port-Aine would be impassable due to a thick layer of snow.
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Chaos at Catalunya: Nearly 40 abandon, but officials might let them start Thursday
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21 March 2012Nearly 40 riders abandoned the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya in apocalyptic race conditions during Wednesday’s weather-reduced third stage.
Rain, snow, ice and wind forced race organizers to reduce the 210km queen stage by 50km, eliminating the final two climbs, including the hors categorie summit finale that was covered in an ever-thickening blanket of snow.
Snow arrives with the Spring in Spain
March 21, 2012
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Snow arrives with the Spring in Spain
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Mar 19, 2012
Spring arrives at 6.41am on Tuesday with 21 Spanish provinces on alert for cold, wind, and snow. Several provinces of Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha, Valencia and Aragón are on alert for snow.
Spain braces herself for a freezing weekend of polar weather, coldest for 60 years
February 6, 2012
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Spain braces herself for a freezing weekend of polar weather
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February 2, 2012
Forecasters say it be the coldest for 60 years this weekend
The spell of polar weather which is about to hit Spain is a phenomenon which happens every seven or eight years, but forecasters think this time could be the worst in 60 years.
Madrid airport closed as Europe seized by frigid weather
January 10, 2009
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Madrid airport closed as Europe seized by frigid weather
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January 10, 2009
A rare, heavy snowfall in central Spain closed Madrid’s airport and paralysed traffic in the city and several German rivers were frozen over as much of Europe remained in the grip of Siberian conditions on Friday.
The bitter cold which has embraced the much of the continent since the end of last year comes amid Russian gas cuts to several European countries.
But not everyone was unhappy about the cold snap, as people in the Netherlands rediscovered the pleasures of skating along the iced-over canals.
Early snowfalls in Europe hit Historic Levels
December 8, 2008
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Early snowfalls in Europe hit Historic Levels
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December 7, 2008
- 20 year record snowfall in Dolomites enough to last all season
- Some Swiss train services cancelled due to excess snow
- Still more heavy snow in the Pyrenees
- More snow for Scotland
Winter resorts revel in white gold after best snowfall in decade
December 1, 2008
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Winter resorts revel in white gold after best snowfall in decade
November 29, 2008
Ski resorts across Europe will open this weekend ahead of schedule after the biggest November snowfalls for at least a decade.
The exceptional conditions, including 60cm (23in) of snow on Alpine slopes and even more in the Pyrenees, has given a much needed boost to the ski industry after claims that global warming could devastate its multibillion-pound business.
Heavy snow keeps children away from school in Spain
December 1, 2008
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Heavy snow keeps children away from school in Spain
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Nov 26, 2008
The wintery conditions seen in the north and centre of the country are now forecast to head towards the South East.
Heavy snowfalls are complicating traffic flow in the north of Spain as the rain there moves south to be replaced by colder temperatures and freezing.in heads south.
Winter weather continues across Spain this weekend
November 29, 2008
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Winter weather continues across Spain this weekend
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Nov 28, 2008
Spain is seeing a weekend of harsh winter weather with snow, rain and strong winds across the country.
The snow line is between 500 and 600 metres in the North and the Centre of the country, and between 800 and 900 metres in the south. As much as 20cms of snow is expected in parts of Lugo, Ourense and Granada.
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