February along the Ruta de la Lana presents varied weather across its different regions as the trail progresses northward from Valencia to Castile and León. The month generally starts with mild temperatures and occasional rain in the southern locales, transitioning to colder conditions and increased snowfall in the northern stages. Throughout the month, expect a mix of sunny days and overcast periods, interspersed with rain showers and patchy snow, particularly as the trail moves into higher elevations and shifts further north.
Starting in Alicante, the weather is a mix of sunny and rainy days, with temperatures ranging between 10°C to 21°C. As the trail moves to Orito and Petrer, similar patterns continue with sun interspersed with heavy rain. Villena and Caudete see moderate temperatures, with frequent overcast skies and occasional rain. Further into Almansa, rain diminishes, but Alpera and Alatoz experience more cloudy days with intermittent rain, dropping temperatures slightly.
The journey through Casas Ibáñez and Villarta features more rain and lower temperatures compared to earlier in the month. Campillo de Altobuey sees a shift to snowy conditions, with heavy rain at times. From Monteagudo de las Salinas to Fuentes, the weather oscillates between cloud cover and sunny spells with periods of rain.
Progressing towards Cuenca, the weather includes heavy rain and an even split between sunny and cloudy days. By Bascuñana de San Pedro, temperatures remain chilly with significant rain, gradually giving way to clearer conditions as we approach Villaconejos de Trabaque, Salmerón, and Viana de Mondéjar, where periods of sunshine alternate with rain showers.
Near the end of the Valencia section, Cifuentes experiences warmer days and moderate rains before reaching Mandayona, where sunny weather becomes more frequent, but with pockets of rain.
In Retortillo de Soria, cloudy days are frequent, with heavy rain transitioning to lighter periods. As the trail leads to Fresno de Caracena, expect heavy rain initially, followed by occasional snow. Moving to San Esteban de Gormaz, the early days are cloudy, becoming sunnier over time, with periodic snow showers.
Approaching Quintanarraya, there is a mix of rain and sunny spells. Moving to Santo Domingo de Silos, heavier snowfall can be expected as temperatures drop further. In Mecerreyes, weather conditions are variable, with snow and occasional blizzards.
Finally, reaching Burgos, cloud cover is dominant with regular snow showers and heavy rain, creating a wintry atmosphere towards the month's end.
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