Sections 1 and 2 of the Serra da Estrela central massif were reopened to traffic this Saturday afternoon, while sections 11, 12 and 13 remained closed, a civil defense source told Lusa.
According to the subregional command for emergencies and civil protection of Beiras and Serra da Estrela, sections 1 and 2, connecting Portela de Aran with Lagoa Comprida and Lagoa Comprida Sabugueiro, were reopened to traffic around 14:00.
Sections 11 (Piornos-Torre), 12 (Torre-Torre) and 13 (Torre-Lagoa-Comprida) are closed to traffic from 17:00 Friday.
The areas of Bragança, Viseu, Vila Real, Braga, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Guarda and Castelo Branco were under a yellow warning until 09:00 this Saturday morning due to snowfall forecasts, reported the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmography ( IPMA).
The IPMA has warned of snowfall forecasts of more than 1,100 or 1,200 metres, depending on the area, and also predicts snow accumulations will range from five to 10 centimetres.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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