Snow and strong winds cause problems in the mountains of the northern Spanish province of Castellón

SNOW and strong winds have hit the mountainous areas of the province of Castellón, in the Valencian Community, forcing the closure of schools and roadblocks.

The Valencian authorities have activated an emergency protocol for the inland Alt Mallars, Alt Maestrat, l’Alcalatan and Els Ports regions of the province.

The State Meteorological Agency -Aemet- today forecasts rain in the area with localized heavy showers, as it maintains an orange alert for the province of Castellón.

The classes that affected some 900 children in Portell de Morella, Vistabella del Maestrat, Jérica and Viver were suspended this Wednesday due to the Isaack storm that has covered areas of the interior of the province with snow.

Four roads were blocked Wednesday morning and others were only passable with the use of snow chains.

Castellón firefighters rescue a motorcyclist who was trapped in his car between Rosell and Vallibona.

Some mountainous areas in the interior of the north of the province of Valencia are on alert for up to four centimeters of snow according to Aemet, with no forecast for the rest of the Valencian Community.

The main concern is the torrential rains and strong winds in the coastal areas, with the Aemet issuing a yellow warning for the entire Valencian coast.

Gusts of up to 70 km/hour are expected with waves of up to three meters.