Strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms and rough seas will mark the transition into 2026 in Madeira
IPMA issued an orange warning for the archipelago. On the mainland, the weather will be cold and dry.
Winter begins with snowfall, rough seas and an orange warning in 11 districts
Braga, Castelo Branco, Guarda, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu are on orange alert for snowfall. Access routes to the Serra da Estrela are closed.
6-hour orange warning for 11 districts of mainland Portugal
An orange warning will be in force for six hours across 11 districts of mainland Portugal, indicating potentially dangerous weather and advising people to take precautions.
