The end of February is marked by a distinct warming in Central Europe, while the Mediterranean basin and France grapple with severe weather phenomena. In Poland, thermometers in coastal regions show up to 15 degrees Celsius, encouraging residents to take walks. Meanwhile, meteorological services in Spain and France have issued warnings for strong winds, calima, and flooding, heralding a dynamic entry into the meteorological spring period.
Spring warmth in Poland
Temperatures in the Pomeranian region rose to 15 degrees Celsius, encouraging outdoor recreation despite cool nights.
Weather alerts in Spain
Wind blowing at speeds of nearly 100 km/h and dust from the Sahara led to the declaration of states of emergency in the Canary Islands.
Flood risk in France
Three departments were placed under an orange warning level due to the risk of rivers overflowing their banks.
The last day of February 2026 brings Europe extremely diverse atmospheric conditions, fitting into the trend of increasingly warmer winters. In Poland, we observe weather stabilization and an influx of mild air masses, resulting in daytime temperatures reaching 15 degrees Celsius, especially in the northern and western regions. Although nights remain cool with the possibility of frost, the sunny daytime weather has attracted numerous strollers to resorts such as Ustka. Forecasters emphasize that this is a prelude to the meteorological spring beginning on March 1st, though they warn of variable weather in the coming days. A completely different situation prevails in the south of the continent and in Spain's overseas territories. The government of the Canary Islands has maintained a state of emergency due to destructive wind gusts, which in San Bartolomé de Tirajana reached speeds of 96 kilometers per hour. An additional complication is the phenomenon of calima, which, although slowly receding, continues to degrade air quality in the Valencia and Murcia regions. Continental Spain is preparing for a drop in temperatures and rains expected to arrive from the north, ending the period of unnaturally high temperatures. Meteorological spring, beginning on March 1st, is a fixed term established for statistical purposes, as opposed to astronomical spring, whose start depends on the moment of the March equinox.In France, the situation is equally tense, where an orange alert level has been declared in three departments due to flood risk. Intense rainfall has led to river swelling, forcing local authorities to monitor flood embankments. Meanwhile, in Germany, especially in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, variable weather is forecast with a predominance of clouds and intermittent rain, contrasting with the warmer weather in Poland. The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET indicated in its latest report that climate change has led to a clear reduction in the number of days with record low temperatures in this region of Europe, which is confirmed by unusual thermometer readings at the turn of February and March. „El cambio climático ha reducido los días récord de frío en España.” (Climate change has reduced the number of record cold days in Spain.) — AEMET
Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media strongly emphasize the link between extreme phenomena and global warming. News services focus mainly on the practical aspects of weather and warnings for tourists and farmers.