716 Europe Affected by a Historic Weather Pattern

18 Feb 2026Europe has been battered by a series of Atlantic storms since the start of the year, with Storm Kristen being the most destructive, causing record-breaking winds and significant damage in Portugal. The current weather pattern is shifting, with Storm Pedro bringing rain and wind to parts of Western Europe, while Eastern Europe experiences a snowstorm. A period of drier and warmer weather is expected in Southern and Western Europe, with unsettled conditions potentially returning towards the end of February.