Roads Obstructed Due to Heavy Snowfall
Snow's got us all chilled in Serra da Estrela, man! Sections 11 (Piornos-Torre), 12 (Torre-Torre), and 13 (Portela do Araño-Torre) have been shut since 7:10 PM on Monday, dammit. You won't find a peep about when they'll reopen from the Sub-regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command of Beiras and Serra da Estrela, but they've told Lusa news agency that it's still up in the air[1].
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) ain't exactly made of sugar and spice - they predicted snowstorms in the Serra da Estrela's highest points, slashing the altitude down to 1,400-1,600 metres at the end of Monday and freezing our asses off, too[2]. They're still forecasting snow showers in the northern and central interior's highlands, above 1,000-1,200 meters, and extending it to 800-1,000 meters in the extreme north until the wee hours[2].
So, crack a cold one and bundle up, because this ain't a walk in a park. They're also spittin' out that the northeast of Trás-os-Montes and Beira Alta might frost over and get chilly as a witch's tit[2].
For the real deets, peep Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) or local news sources[1]. You'll find the latest on road conditions and when in blazes those sections will open up again. Just remember - Mother Nature ain't got no sense of humor, so stay safe and keep an eye on the skies!
[1] - Specific enrichment data[2] - General enrichment data (mostly forecast information, altitude indications, and location reference)
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) continues to predict snow showers in the northern and central interior's highlands, indicating a possible frost in the northeast of Trás-os-Montes and Beira Alta. For updated environmental-science news and road conditions in Portugal, check Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) or local news sources to stay informed about the changing weather conditions.
