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March 6, 2026
Weather tracker: Storm Regina brings 6-metre waves to the Canaries
Snowfall hit elevations above 1,500 metres in Tenerife as a yellow warning for rough seas was issued
TL;DR
- Storm Regina caused high winds (up to 64mph) and waves (5-6 metres, peaking above 6 metres) in the Canary Islands, triggering a yellow warning for rough seas.
- Snowfall was reported above 1,500 metres in Tenerife, leading to road closures.
- The US experienced a winter of extreme temperature contrasts, with Arctic air bringing record snowfall and sub-zero temperatures to some regions, and warm air surges causing record high temperatures in others.
- Despite regional extremes, the US recorded its second warmest winter on average nationally.
- Some southern states, like Florida, faced drought conditions.
- An El Niño event is predicted later this year, potentially increasing tropical moisture and storm activity for Florida's rainy season.
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