The highest weather station in the network of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) in the archipelago of Madeira, located at Pico do Areeiro, recorded extremes between -1.7 ºC and -0.2 ºC, between 07:00 and 13:00 today. The weather station has been recording temperatures below freezing all week.…
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The impact of Storm Regina left its imprint on Madeira today as 20 regional roads were closed due to snow, ice/hail, strong winds, and sea agitation. In the mountainous regions, the forest road between Eira do Serrado and Pico do Serrado Areeiro, the ER202 between Poiso and Pico do Areeiro,…
The adverse weather conditions affecting the Madeira Archipelago led to the cancellation of 92 flights (arrivals and departures), according to data from ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal released at 21:00 this evening. Since this morning, 13 aircraft have landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, and 17 have departed.…
According to weather stations, a yellow snow warning has been issued for Madeira. The warning affects areas above 1,500 metres, and people living or travelling at higher altitudes are asked to pay special attention to icy roads, low temperatures, and damage caused by freezing temperatures and high winds. Samantha Gannon…
At 16:00 this afternoon, the IPMA network of weather stations in Madeira recorded extreme values that justify the issued warnings. In Chão do Areeiro, maximum wind speeds reached 121 km/h (orange warning) at 15:40, while at Pico do Areeiro the minimum temperatures dropped to -1.8 ºC, with equally negative values…
The Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that due to an adverse weather warning issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, the 3rd. The Forest Road that connects Eira…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has placed the Autonomous Region of Madeira under an orange weather warning due to worsening weather conditions in the coming days, with emphasis on strong winds, significant sea agitation, and predicted snowfall in mountainous areas. For the north coast of Madeira and…
Dozens of flights have been cancelled or diverted, and with it, a revolt among passengers. Although flights are being rescheduled, often several days after the booked flight, many travellers are expressing their anger at the inconvenience and disruption to their lives. One of the passengers who cannot contain his anger…
While speaking to JM reporters, IPMA delegate Ricardo Tavares confirmed that a passage of cold air will bring precipitation to the Region from tonight. The meteorological conditions are expected throughout the early hours of tomorrow morning and day, although heavier rain is forecast on the north side and mountainous areas…
The IPMA predicts that as of tomorrow, the 24th of February, sand from North Africa will affect the region’s air quality. Ricardo Tavares has confirmed that the southerly wind will blow more strongly at altitude. “On the surface, we will continue with this weak to moderate easterly wind. The sky…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) deputy Filipe Sousa expressed condolences to the victims of the recent storms, which, over the last two weeks, have caused death, destruction, and significant damage in several regions of the country. In a press release, the parliamentarian expressed “the deepest solidarity” with families. Filipe Sousa argues…
I have friends who moved from Madeira Island to Àgueda, last year. The town lies near Aveiro which is between Lisbon and Porto. This is their report, Ursula Hahn This year, we’ve seen so few hours of sunshine that you could count them on one hand, but instead we’ve had…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) says that the frontal swells associated with depression Leonardo will affect the weather in the archipelago of Madeira until Friday, the 6th of February, especially the western part of the island of Madeira, becoming more intense and widespread throughout the archipelago from…
MarFrente has confirmed that the promenade between Areeiro beach and Câmara de Lobos is closed, due to strong sea agitation, and entry into this area is forbidden. Restrictions are expected to remain in place until the end of the week, with sea conditions worsening on Thursday and Friday. The Madeira…
Depression Leonardo is expected to affect the archipelago of Madeira between February 3rd and 6th, bringing intense winds, precipitation, and significant sea agitation. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the depression is expected to be centered at 49° North and 26° West on February the 4th,…