Yesterday was the coldest January day registered in ten years thanks to the polar air mass that has been settled on the province since Wednesday.
On the Sierra de Mariola and in Onil temperatures dropped to minus seven. Marina Alta, Baixa (Confrides), Alto and Medio Vinalopó, l´Alcoiá and El Comtat had snow. There was even snow in Almoradi , Elche and Bigastro. That is the first time in 26 years that anyone has seen snow in these areas. I'm told that locals were out with their cameras to record the event. They had to be quick though because it didn't last long.
The recommendation from the Authorities is to limit outdoor activities, to wrap up well and use a scarf to protect yourself from breathing in cold air. Keep doors and windows shut in the house and try to maintain a temperature of 19 degrees.
Drivers are recommended to avoid motorways if there is any snow on them. They are advised to drive with a full tank of fuel, a mobile phone with plenty of credit, a scraper, snow chains, a lantern, warm clothing and supplies of food.
Drivers are also warned of the dangers of patches of black ice that can linger in shaded areas of roadways.
I don't suppose there is gritting lorry in Bigastro or anywhere else on the Vega Baja for that matter. There is plenty of salt at Torrevieja but I'd rather they didn't use it. I'm hoping that the years of having to hose salt of my car are over.
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