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Snow in December

A news bulletin released by Vitor Prior, of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), indicates that Madeira may be hit by a mass of freezing air over the weekend, which could lead to snow falling on the mountainous regions of the island.

Cold Weather and Snow

I actually can't remember an April being as cold as this, and the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), would seem to agree, as they confirmed that temperatures registered -2 degrees at 5 am this morning in Pico do Areeiro. Even by late afternoon temperatures had only reached a maximum of 1 degree. 

It Hasn’t Been This Cold in March for 50 Years

The last time it was this cold in March was on the 11th of March 1972, when average temperatures dropped to 7.7 degrees, says Madeiran delegate of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), Vitor Prior.  The only other recording of unseasonal low temperatures (7.4 degrees) was on the 14th of February 1981. 

Last Moments of Freedom

As curfew hour drew gradually closer, many ignored the weather and safety warnings and drove up into the mountains to see the snow, while Funchal became a ghost town.  https://www.facebook.com/100009450955174/videos/2908935056098164/ Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Photo and videos courtesy of JM-Madeira

Let it Snow!

Predictions made by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), indicate that the cold weather will continue into next week, with snow falling on the island's highest peaks until early Monday morning (11th of January). 

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Since early yesterday morning, large numbers of people have been travelling to the island's mountains to enjoy the snow, however, due to the conditions the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation has closed several roads leading to the island's highest peaks. As such, in addition to the closure of the road that connects Poiso to Pico do Areeiro, access to Paul da Serra, Achada do Teixeira and Fonte do Bispo have been blocked for precautionary reasons. 

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