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Emergencies Urge Extreme Caution as High Winds, Coastal Conditions and Snowfall Affect the Valencian Community

 

Valencian Community / 28 January 2026

 

The Ministry of Emergencies and the Interior, through the Emergency Coordination Centre of the Generalitat Valenciana (CCE), is urging the public to take extreme precautions due to a severe episode of strong winds, coastal phenomena and snowfall affecting almost the entire Valencian Community.

 

Weather alerts activated

• For yesterday, 28 January, the CCE has activated the following alerts:
• Orange alert for strong winds in the southern interior of the province of Valencia and throughout the province of Alicante
• Orange alert for coastal phenomena along the entire coastline of Valencia and Alicante
• Yellow alert for strong winds on the coast and northern interior of Valencia and throughout Castellón
• Yellow alert for coastal phenomena on the southern coast of Castellón
• Yellow alert for snowfall and ice in inland areas of Castellón
• Yellow alert for snowfall in the northern interior of Valencia, following warnings issued by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET)

 

In response to the snowfall risk, Situation 0 of the action procedure for snowfall has been activated in the following areas:

• Castellón province: Els Ports, Alt Palancia, Alt Maestrat, Baix Maestrat, Alcalatén and Alt Mijares
• Valencia province: Racó d’Ademús

 

The General Directorate of Land Infrastructure, part of the Third Vice-Presidency and the Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure, Territory and Recovery, has deployed its winter road maintenance plan in inland areas of the province of Valencia in response to recent snowfall.

 

The winter maintenance system, which was activated at the end of 2025, had already been implemented in the province of Castellón. However, this is the first time it has been deployed this season in the province of Valencia. The objective of the plan is to manage snowfall, maintain mobility on the regional road network and implement preventive measures, including the spreading of salt and brine to prevent ice formation.

 

On Wednesday, teams began work on several key routes in the interior of Valencia, including sections of the CV-35 near Titaguas and Aras de los Olmos, as well as the CV-355, where preventive treatments are being carried out to avoid snow accumulation and the formation of icy patches.

The Generalitat, in coordination with road maintenance companies, has a fleet of snowploughs equipped with salt spreaders and milling equipment, ready to intervene if conditions worsen. These resources are strategically positioned across the provinces of Castellón, Alicante and Valencia to ensure a rapid response wherever required.

 

The Third Vice-Presidency continues to closely monitor weather conditions and road status, maintaining constant surveillance to allow for coordinated and proactive action. The aim is to guarantee road safety, ensure traffic flow and minimise disruptions across the regional road network during adverse winter weather.

 

An image gallery accompanying this deployment shows the winter road maintenance actions currently being carried out in inland areas of the province of Valencia.

 

Advice to the public

• Given the combination of adverse weather conditions, the Ministry is calling for maximum vigilance, particularly on roads. Citizens are advised to:
• Avoid driving whenever possible and prioritise the use of public transport
• Stay informed about weather forecasts and official updates
• Check homes for loose elements such as cornices, balconies or damaged façades
• Secure awnings, blinds, antennas and any objects that could be blown into the street
• Close doors and windows to prevent draughts that could cause glass to break
• Remove flower pots, cages or any unsecured items from balconies and terraces

 

People are also advised to keep away from old or dilapidated buildings, walls, billboards, parks, tree-lined avenues, lampposts and high-voltage towers, which may pose a risk during strong winds.

 

Further information

• Up-to-date civil protection advice can be consulted via:
• The 1·1·2 website: www.112cv.gva.es
• The X account @gva112
• The GVA 112 Avisos app, available on Google Play and the App Store

 

Local authorities can also access the Guide to recommendations for city councils for preventive decision-making in adverse weather situations via the 1·1·2 website.