North coast of Madeira and Porto Santo under an orange warning due to rough seas
The warning is in force until 09:00 on Sunday, after which it will be downgraded to a yellow warning until 18:00.
Rough seas and snowfall: IPMA issues warnings from north to south of the country
IPMA has issued a yellow warning for rough seas in 10 districts. Eight districts remain under a yellow warning due to snowfall.
Seven mainland Portugal districts under orange warning due to swell
Waves may reach a maximum height of 10 metres in the northwest.
Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell
The seven affected districts are Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga. Coimbra and Braga will have the orange warning in effect until 12:00. Other districts are under a yellow warning.
Cinfães: 'more intense' snowfall forecast from this afternoon
In Gralheira, municipality of Cinfães, CNN Portugal reporter Francisca Genésio describes a cold morning with snow still visible but already melting after a night in which “it barely snowed”. She reports a forecast of heavier snowfall during the afternoon and warns of possible disruptions to access routes and on election day, recommending people follow authorities' instructions.
Snow continues to fall and closes roads at lower altitudes in Serra da Estrela
The districts of Guarda and Castelo Branco were under a yellow warning until 18:00 on Friday due to snowfall.
Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell
Seven districts of mainland Portugal are under an orange warning this Saturday because of forecasted rough sea conditions. According to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the warning is expected to remain in force until 12:00 in the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga.
Snow continues to fall and closes roads at lower elevations in Serra da Estrela
The districts of Guarda and Castelo Branco were under a yellow warning until 18:00 on Friday due to snowfall.
IPMA issues orange warning for Porto due to rough seas
The city council has installed safety barriers at Porto's river mouth to prevent public access. Waves may reach up to 10 metres.
Fifteen districts under yellow snow and coastal swell warnings
National weather services placed fifteen mainland districts under a yellow warning for inland snowfall and increased coastal swell, with outlets warning of travel disruption and hazardous maritime conditions. Forecasters expect snow inland and rough seas along the coast that may affect ferries, coastal roads and port operations. Travellers and mariners should monitor local forecasts and services; note the yellow warning (aviso amarelo) indicates potential danger but not the highest alert level.
Aviso amarelo (yellow warning) is the second level in Portugal's weather-alert system issued by the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) to signal potentially dangerous conditions like heavy snow or rough seas. When districts are under aviso amarelo, expect travel disruption and take precautions—drivers, boaters and coastal residents in the affected areas should be especially alert.
A yellow warning (aviso amarelo) from IPMA signals potentially dangerous weather conditions (the lowest of three levels: yellow, orange, red) that may cause local disruption. For expats it means be alert—expect slower travel and take common‑sense precautions—but it is not usually an immediate emergency level.
Fifteen districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning for snow and sea swell
A yellow warning is in effect until 18:00 for Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, Castelo Branco and Braga, due to snowfall above 1,000 metres.
Fifteen districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning for snow and coastal swell
Fifteen mainland Portugal districts are under a yellow warning for snow and sea swell until 18:00. Authorities and emergency services are monitoring conditions and advising the public to take precautions against disruption to transport and coastal hazards.
04:00 — IPMA: Fifteen districts under yellow warning
The warning for expected snow remains in force until 18:00, and the alert for rough seas continues until the early hours of Sunday. Also, Sporting host Casa Pia in the opening match of the second half of the Primeira Liga season.
IPMA issues yellow warning for snow and rough seas in 15 districts at 3am
At 3am the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) placed 15 districts under a yellow warning due to expected snowfall and rough seas.
Weather warning: Snow may fall in Portugal
Home News Weather warning: Snow may fall in Portugal Weather warning: Snow may fall in Portugal Fifteen districts are currently under a yellow warning due to forecasts of snow and occasionally strong sea swells, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere ( IPMA) announced today.
Funchal Harbourmaster issues warning of strong sea agitation for Madeira
The harbourmaster warns that waves on the north coast could reach up to four metres.
Several districts on alert for rain and rough seas over the coming days
An orange warning is issued whenever a weather situation poses a moderate to high risk.
Persistent rain and waves up to 5.5 metres put districts on alert
A forecast of occasionally heavy rain and rough sea conditions led IPMA to issue yellow and orange warnings for several districts from Thursday to Saturday.
Several districts under yellow warning due to rain and snowfall
The districts of Aveiro, Porto and Braga are under a yellow warning for rain until 09:00, and Viseu, Évora, Faro, Vila Real, Beja, Castelo Branco and Portalegre until 12:00 this Tuesday.
Yellow warnings across 11 districts for rain and wind
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) placed eleven mainland districts under yellow weather warnings for occasionally heavy rain and strong winds, with some districts also flagged for snowfall at higher elevations. Travellers and anyone with outdoor plans should monitor local updates and expect possible short‑term disruption to roads and services in affected districts.
IPMA is the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), the national agency for weather, marine forecasts and climate monitoring. Residents should watch its forecasts and warnings during storms, heatwaves or cold snaps because IPMA issues official advisories used by services, transport operators and local authorities.
A yellow warning (aviso amarelo) from IPMA signals potentially dangerous weather conditions (the lowest of three levels: yellow, orange, red) that may cause local disruption. For expats it means be alert—expect slower travel and take common‑sense precautions—but it is not usually an immediate emergency level.
Eleven districts under yellow warning for rain
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) has placed eleven mainland districts under a yellow weather warning for occasionally heavy rain and strong winds until the early hours of Tuesday, with wind gusts reported up to 90 km/h and rough seas warned for Madeira and the Azores. Districts named include Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Lisbon, Setúbal, Leiria, Aveiro and others; warnings run until about 09:00 in some reports. Expats should expect travel and local disruption, check public-transport updates and secure outdoor items; coastal and island travel may be more affected.
IPMA is the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), the national agency for weather, marine forecasts and climate monitoring. Residents should watch its forecasts and warnings during storms, heatwaves or cold snaps because IPMA issues official advisories used by services, transport operators and local authorities.
A yellow warning (aviso amarelo) from IPMA signals potentially dangerous weather conditions (the lowest of three levels: yellow, orange, red) that may cause local disruption. For expats it means be alert—expect slower travel and take common‑sense precautions—but it is not usually an immediate emergency level.
