Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 3

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 2

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINEYARDS OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINEYARDS OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINEYARDS OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINEYARDS OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), PUISSEGUIN, VINES OF THE CHATEAU DE ROQUES COVERED IN FROST DURING A WINTER FROST EPISODE AT -6?C DEGREES Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Heavy Rain and Flooding in The Cotes-D'armor Region - France

Côtes-d'Armor experienced a very heavy rainy episode on Sunday September 21, 2025 in the afternoon, leading to numerous floods. The rain-storm disturbance continues in Gaingamp, France, on September 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori apologizes at a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2025, after the ministry reprimanded the airline over a pilot drinking episode that caused flight delays. (Kyodo)

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori (C) speaks at a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2025, after the ministry reprimanded the airline over a pilot drinking episode that caused flight delays.

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori holds a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2025, after the ministry reprimanded the airline over a pilot drinking episode that caused flight delays.

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori holds a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2025, after the ministry reprimanded the airline over a pilot drinking episode that caused flight delays.

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori (C) speaks at a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2025, after the ministry reprimanded the airline over a pilot drinking episode that caused flight delays.

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Ministry raps JAL for pilot drinking episode

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori (C) speaks at a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2025, after the ministry reprimanded the airline over a pilot drinking episode that caused flight delays.