If you intend to climb the Cerro de Caballo which lies just above the Alpujarras spa town of Lanjaron in the Sierra Nevada, you may be interested in the following weather forecasting model. Wind speed, Wind gusts, Wind direction, Wind chill (°C), Temperature (°C), Cloud cover (%), Pressure (hPa) and expected Precipitation (mm/3h) are all [...]
Due to high winds, rain and general bad weather the team have decided to wait until they get a better weather window before making their way to the Piedra del Fraille refuge. Hopefully by Saturday it will have cleared off and we can try again. Watch this space…
Rescue services from SEREIM (local mountain rescue service) were called to four separate accidents in the Sierra Nevada this last weekend, some have been reported to be serious. With the first snow fall from last weeks weather and the sudden fall in temperature has left the high mountains icy. Warnings have been given to ensure the use [...]
Our weather station in Lanjaron, Alpujarras, Spain recorded the following weather data during February 2010. Links to the station which is live on the internet during daylight hours can be found below.
Our weather station in Lanjaron, Alpujarras, Spain recorded the following weather data during February 2010. Links to the station which is live on the internet during daylight hours can be found below.
The photograph below of the north west face of Alcazaba was taken yesterday in a brief lull between bad weather fronts. Hardly any rock shows through. The line of the Espolon de Alcazaba is clearly seen, highlighted by the shadows behind.
Our weather station based in Lanjaron in the Alpujarras, Spain recorded the following weather data extremes for the month of January 2010
The weather in the month has been strange for the Alpujarras. The first half of the month saw unusually warm and clear conditions. Little snow was to be found on the high peaks. In contrast the second half has seen very mixed weather with prolonged periods of cloud and rain. Indeed, some of the heaviest rain seen in these parts for many years with 49mm in one hour on 22nd December.
Summary of the Alpujarras Weather Station highs and lows for the month of November. Includes temperature, rainfall, humidity, barometer, wind speeds, wind chill etc. The station is a Davies Vantage Pro2 and is situated in Lanjaron. The month was characterised by unseasonally high temperatures (26.4C) and little rainfall (19mm). Towards the end of the month the temperature dropped to normal levels and we had precipitation.
Nov 252009
Positive signs for all Sierra Nevada winter mountain enthusiasts. Some snow looks like it is on it’s way this coming weekend. A combination of the latest forecasts from AEMET, Meteoexploration and the ski centre all suggest precipitation in the form of snow at higher levels. Indeed, as can be seen below it looks as if temperatures are set to plumet above 3000m, with temperature sof -14 on Mulhacen summit. All the combined forecasts and links are found and consolidated at the Spanish Highs Weather Pages.
