Holy Week Celebrations: A Glimpse at Weather Forecasts Across Spain
The key hours of Holy Week are here, and this Holy Thursday, hundreds of processions will fill the streets of much of Spain. Fortunately, the weather is expected to be more benevolent compared to the previous days, as reported by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). In its latest update, AEMET indicates that Holy Thursday will be the most stable day of the week, with light and nearly anecdotal precipitation anticipated, except for Galicia where stronger rains are expected.
However, as we transition into the Madruga, the night between Holy Thursday and Good Friday, uncertainty increases. The arrival of weather fronts from the west shortly before will likely lead to increased instability, especially affecting the western third of the country.
Looking ahead to Good Friday, AEMET forecasts an expansion of rain across much of the Atlantic slope of the peninsula, with Galicia likely to experience more intense and persistent rainfall. This rainy trend is expected to continue into Saturday, impacting a larger area across the country. Yet, there is hope for the eastern part of Andalusia, Aragon, Catalonia, the Community of Valencia, and the Balearic Islands; these regions may escape the anticipated precipitation on a day filled with processions and brotherhoods.
As Easter Sunday approaches, the weather models suggest that new fronts will be arriving from the Atlantic, with increased chances of rain expected on the Atlantic and Cantabrian slopes, while Mediterranean coasts and the Balearic Islands may see less probability of precipitation. Temperatures are projected to begin rising on Easter Sunday, a trend that will continue into Easter Monday, which is a holiday in regions such as Catalonia, the Community of Valencia, Navarre, the Basque Country, and La Rioja.
In conclusion, while Holy Week is traditionally filled with festive processions and gatherings, participants should keep an eye on the weather forecasts, particularly if they are in areas prone to rain. Overall, the spirit of the celebration remains strong, bolstered by hopeful weather predictions for many regions.
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