Red alerts issued for snow across Costa Blanca

​Heavy snow has fallen across parts of Spain, after a polar vortex brought cold weater to the Iberian peninsular.

Weather warnings were in place for nearly a foot of snow to fall, with parts of the Costa Blanca being under a red alert for significant snowfall.

Emergency services advised people to take extra caution on the roads, as black ice became a major worry for many.

Weather warnings remain aross much of Spain today (Thursday), and into Friday.

Forecasters are warning that the higher up, the greater the amount of snow that is dumped.

The strong north-easterly wind is also causing high waves in places. A yellow weather warning remains in place for rough seas until Friday.

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