Spain braces herself for a freezing weekend of polar weather, coldest for 60 years

Spain braces herself for a freezing weekend of polar weather

http://www.typicallyspanish.com
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.

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Icy blast from Siberia set to bring snow and give Britain its coldest winter for 13 years

Icy blast from Siberia set to bring snow and give Britain its coldest winter for 13 years

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29th January 2009

Freezing weather is on the way from Russia – putting Britain on course for its coldest winter in 13 years.

The chill will sweep in from the east at the start of next week, bringing freezing daytime temperatures and snow.

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Madrid airport closed as Europe seized by frigid weather

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.

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Early snowfalls in Europe hit Historic Levels

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

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Winter resorts revel in white gold after best snowfall in decade

Winter resorts revel in white gold after best snowfall in decade

http://www.timesonline.co.uk
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.

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Heavy snow keeps children away from school in Spain

Heavy snow keeps children away from school in Spain

http://www.typicallyspanish.com
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.

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Winter weather continues across Spain this weekend

Winter weather continues across Spain this weekend

http://www.typicallyspanish.com
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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