The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea predicts cloudy skies with the possibility of light showers for the last day of the year. However, a light dusting of snow may occur on the peaks and may last until mid-morning. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
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The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has said there could be a chance of snow falling on the high peaks. Rain has been forecast, but there is a slight chance that this could change with a drop in temperature. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters (BVM) were mobilized, this morning, to Pico do Areeiro to assist about two dozen drivers who were stranded as the formation of ice had created hazardous driving conditions in the mountainous region.
As low temperatures befell Pico do Areerio today
According to a press release issued today by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the dust haze and high temperatures we are currently experiencing will remain until Thursday when the weather is expected to change and become colder as further snow is expected.
As predicted, a light dusting of snow was seen on the island's highest peaks this morning.