Snow on the Norte in June?

[Long Hiker]

My wife and I just got to Irun today June 9 and have heard there is snow on the route and have seen a website showing snow in the forecast. Can anyone confirm this, especially if you are walking the Camino and happen to see this post?

I am concerned the Camino may not be safe if it is snowing.

 

[Tia Valeria]

My wife and I just got to Irun today June 9 and have heard there is snow on the route and have seen a website showing snow in the forecast. Can anyone confirm this, especially if you are walking the Camino and happen to see this post?

I am concerned the Camino may not be safe if it is snowing.

According to aemet.es the snowline is down to 1300/1400mts during the coming week right along the Norte. It might be cold and wet so hopefully you have warm layers and waterproofs.
The snow is in the mountains so you should be o.k. along the coast.

 

[J F Gregory]

My wife and I just got to Irun today June 9 and have heard there is snow on the route and have seen a website showing snow in the forecast. Can anyone confirm this, especially if you are walking the Camino and happen to see this post?

I am concerned the Camino may not be safe if it is snowing.

If your prepared snow shouldn't be a problem. We walked a winter walk with about 10 days of snow. The other days were wind, rain and sleet. 4 days of sunshine .

 

[Long Hiker]

Who’s prepared for snow in June? Hopefully, snow won’t be an issue. Supposedly, it should only be at a higher elevation.

 

[J F Gregory]

If your prepared snow shouldn't be a problem. We walked a winter walk with about 10 days of snow. The other days were wind, rain and sleet. 4 days of sunshine .

O yes, we pack the same for all 4 seasons, We got in a blizzard in June one time.

 

[Kosmos]

My wife and I just got to Irun today June 9 and have heard there is snow on the route and have seen a website showing snow in the forecast. Can anyone confirm this, especially if you are walking the Camino and happen to see this post?

I am concerned the Camino may not be safe if it is snowing.

Don't worry about that, I live in the north coast, I have never seen the snow on the coast, nor even in winter.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Amazing !

 

[Thomas@Albany]

Walking in early/mid May along the Cantabric Mountains, I saw snow on the tops (big patches). So, yes, I guess it can happen.