Reopened sections 1 and 2 of the Serra da Estrela central massif
Sections 1 and 2 of the Serra da Estrela central massif were reopened to traffic this afternoon, while sections 11, 12 and 13 remain closed, a source from Civil Protection told Lusa.
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País Serra da Estrela
According to the Sub-Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command of Beiras and Serra da Estrela, sections 1 and 2, which connect Portela de Arão to Lagoa Comprida and Lagoa Comprida-Sabugueiro, were reopened to traffic around 2 pm.
Sections 11 (Piornos-Torre), 12 (Torre-Torre) and 13 (Torre-Lagoa Comprida) have been closed to traffic since 5 pm on Friday.
The districts of Bragança, Viseu, Vila Real, Braga, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Guarda and Castelo Branco were under yellow warning until 9 am this morning, due to forecasts of snowfall, informed the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
The IPMA warned of forecasts of snowfall above 1,100 meters or 1,200 meters, depending on the district, also predicting snow accumulation varying between five centimeters and 10 centimeters.
Also Read: Central massif roads of Serra da Estrela closed due to snow (Portuguese version)
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