Storm 'Harry' Leaves its Snowy Mark on Port Ainé

Precipitation has been particularly abundant in the Western Pyrenees, though the Eastern Pyrenees also recorded significant depths, allowing all ski resorts to offer optimal snow conditions. Concurrently, this extraordinary volume necessitated the deployment of large-scale, unprecedented logistical and security measures.

According to reports released yesterday, ski resorts in Catalunya, the regions of Pallars Sobirà, and Alta Ribagorça bore the brunt of the storm. Port Ainé leads the records with snow depths ranging from a minimum of 180 centimeters to a maximum of 285, closely followed by Espot Esquí, where depths reach up to 255 centimeters at higher elevations.

In the regions of Cerdanya and Ripollès, snow records are also very notable. La Molina and Masella resorts report maximum depths of up to 180 centimeters, while Vall de Núria shows accumulations ranging between 70 and 100 centimeters.

Meanwhile, in the Val d’Aran, Baqueira Beret maintains a stable snow base, with depths between 90 and 120 centimeters, and excellent powder snow quality which is attracting a high number of skiers these days.

In Alta Ribagorça, Boí Taüll boasts excellent snow conditions, with accumulations reaching 240 centimeters. In the Eastern Pyrenees, resorts like Vallter have exceeded initial forecasts for storm Harry, reaching depths of up to 210 centimeters of snow.

Regarding the large ski areas, Grandvalira records depths between 130 and 180 centimeters, reaffirming its position as one of the areas with the largest snow accumulation in the Pyrenees. In the Valls del Nord, Ordino Arcalís extends its excellent winter performance with maximums of up to 180 centimeters, while Pal Arinsal reaches depths of up to 140 centimeters of groomed snow, ensuring optimal conditions for skiing.

After Harry, a new storm named Ingrid will begin to affect the territory from Thursday, leading on Friday to an episode of strong maritime storm, accompanied by intense wind gusts, abundant rainfall and, moreover, snowfall at low altitudes over large areas of the peninsula.