Where Has Storm Filomena Come from?

Storm Filomena formed as a low pressure centre along a frontal boundary over the Canary Islands on 7 January. The system then moved slowly north-eastwards, crossing the Iberian Peninsula between 8–10 January; the storm's slow movement contributed to the duration and severity of snowfall across Spain and Portugal.

What country has been hit by storm Filomena?

Spain is in a race against time to clear roads covered by heavy snow, and get Covid vaccines and food supplies to areas affected by Storm Filomena. Up to 50cm (20 inches) of snow fell on the capital Madrid, one of the worst hit areas, between Friday and Saturday.

Is Storm Filomena heading for UK?

Storm Filomena is not expected to reach Britain before the weekend (9-10 Jan). Filomena is instead expected to push further into the south of Europe, shifting away from the UK.