Escaldes-Engordany, adjoining the capital and one of Andorra’s most populous parishes, shares the same high-mountain Pyrenean climate, with intense summer convective storms common in the steep valley terrain. Known for its thermal springs, the town sits along the same river valley that can see fast-rising water levels during the heaviest summer downpours, given how quickly rain runs off the surrounding steep slopes. Winter brings substantial snow rather than rain at this elevation. Because mountain terrain here creates such rapid local weather changes, radar tracking is a genuinely important practical tool. Andorra’s meteorological service, supplemented by Spanish and French radar networks, provides coverage for the area.
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