By Nicolas drusian
Published on 28 Dec 20 at 10:25
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Snow covers part of the Pyrénées in these end-of-year celebrations, making the crossing to Andorra and the Pas de la Case difficult. The Dirso (Direction interdepartmentale des routes du Sud Ouest) sees red on the roads, and special equipment is compulsory.
Roads affected by snow tires
In the Ariège, snow tires are compulsory fromAx-les-Thermes before taking the RN20 towards Andorra. Likewise in Eastern Pyrenees from the Puymorens tunnel, from the south entrance. All the RN 22 which leads to Pas de la Casa is also highlighted in red by the Dirso: this means that special equipment is compulsory and that the chances of a blockage on the road are high.
Road conditions: special equipment required for Col de Puymorens (RN 320) and access to Andorra (RN 22).
Circulation of HGVs over 19t prohibited beyond UR.
Col de Jau closed. Due to the partial ice storm, traffic is difficult in Capcir, Haute Cerdagne and Garrotxes. pic.twitter.com/zZMz8UXEnW– Prefect of Pyrénées-Orientales (@ Prefet66) December 27, 2020
In addition, the movement of heavy goods vehicles over 19 tonnes is strictly prohibited. They can’t go further than Tarascon-sur-Ariège, south of Foix, nor to venture to Latour-de-Carol in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
In pictures: the roof of the Pyrenees under the snow
On the whole of the chain of the Pyrenees, the snow settles on the heights. Here is a quick tour of the mountains this weekend, from the Hautes-Pyrénées to Ariège, via Spain:
A #cauterets 900m #bigorre ???? Loïc Cazenavette pic.twitter.com/ig4H4263BF
– Weather Pyrenees (@Meteo_Pyrenees) December 28, 2020
Rn20 clear Andorra access at this altitude pic.twitter.com/l1Jm4Sreic
– Weather Pyrenees (@Meteo_Pyrenees) December 28, 2020
Cascade d’Ars wonder of #couserans ???? aurore_deg pic.twitter.com/3kNmeroyQb
– Weather Pyrenees (@Meteo_Pyrenees) December 27, 2020
Pic du Midi 2800m ❄️☀️ snow removal yesterday -5 this morning with the mildew. Avalanche risk marked today ⚠️???? @passion_montagne_astrophoto #pyrenees #bigorre pic.twitter.com/8aVNLASpTR
– Weather Pyrenees (@Meteo_Pyrenees) December 27, 2020
Access #Andorra open compulsory equipment #pasdelacasa pic.twitter.com/xJiTxAHtEo
– Weather Pyrenees (@Meteo_Pyrenees) December 26, 2020
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