Storm Therese has raged across the Canary Islands, bringing snow, torrential rain and fierce winds.
Gusts of wind exceeding 74mph in places have been billowing on and relentless downpours have triggered flash flooding and landslides, according to local reports.
Tenerife's Mount Teide has even been covered in snow, with video footage of stunned tourists looking on at the typically sandy and dry area. Significant snowfall is still expected.
Many travellers jet off to the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, throughout the year for the milder temperatures and endless beaches.
But, as the storm - which has been described as the 'worst to hit the Spanish destination in more than a decade' - continues, is it save to travel to Tenerife?
Storm Therese has raged across the Canary Islands, bringing snow, torrential rain and fierce winds.
Tenerife's Mount Teide has even been covered in snow, with video footage of stunned tourists looking on at the typically sandy and dry area. Significant snowfall is still expected.
But, as the storm - which has been described as the worst to hit the Spanish destination in more than a decade - continues, is it save to travel to Tenerife?
Where is impacted?
The island has declared a state of emergency, despite many Britons having booked holidays to the sunny spot for their Easter break.
It is expected that the storm will travel across the Canary Islands and be particularly harsh on Tenerife and La Palma. Gran Canaria also risks being impacted.
Authorities in Tenerife activated the island's emergency plan on Wednesday, shutting roads, banning hiking routes and closing Teide National Park.
Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued yellow and orange weather warnings across various parts of the Canary Islands.
Forecasters said the storm was expected to hit its most intense phase yesterday, with up to 100mm of rain forecast in just 12 hours alongside strong winds and rough seas.
Sea conditions have worsened, with waves reaching up to six metres in some areas and warnings in place across several islands.
Conditions are expected to ease slightly into the weekend, but disruption will continue with further heavy rain, gusts of up to 90km/h and waves still reaching up to five metres.
Residents and tourists have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel, take care in coastal and mountainous areas and follow advice from local authorities.
What advisories are in place?
There are currently no travel advisories or warnings in place for Tenerife or the Canary Islands from the Foreign Office in relation to the storm.
Only local weather warnings stand at the moment.
The FCDO only warns about extreme weather in Spain occurring mostly in the summer months.
It reads: 'Extreme weather can affect many areas of Spain, particularly over the summer months. Follow the Spanish Meteorological Office (AEMET) and European Meteorological Services for severe weather warnings.'
On flooding, it says: 'Flash flooding can cause travel disruption and damage to property and infrastructure.
'Check weather warnings from Spain's meteorological office (AEMET) before travel and follow the advice of the local authorities.'
The island has declared a state of emergency, despite many Britons having booked holidays to the sunny spot for their Easter break.
Authorities in Tenerife activated the island's emergency plan on Wednesday, shutting roads, banning hiking routes and closing Teide National Park.
There are currently no travel advisories or warnings in place for Tenerife or the Canary Islands from the Foreign Office in relation to the storm.
Have flights to Tenerife been affected?
Flights to the island seem to be unaffected by the weather, with both London Gatwick and Heathrow airports running routes as usual so far.
Meanwhile, both arrivals and departures to Tenerife's North and South airports appear to be mostly continuing on schedule.
But, poor weather has caused issues with flights in the past, so it is not known how the storm could impact future routes.
FlightRadar has reported there to be 22 delays so far on Friday morning from Tenerife North.
Am I entitled to a refund if I cancel my holiday?
If you cancel your trip to the Canary Islands because of the severe weather, you may not be able to claim a refund.
There are currently no travel warnings against non-essential travel to Spain by the Foreign Office.
Check your booking and insurance policies to see what conditions would need to be met for a cancellation and refund. Some insurance companies do include natural disasters.
What are local authorities saying in Tenerife?
On Wednesday Rosa Dávila, president of Tenerife, urged 'maximum caution'.
She said: 'Starting today at 3pm, the island emergency response system is put into operation to prepare for an episode of adverse weather that will affect Tenerife over the coming days.'
But on Friday, is island’s president revealed the night before had been particularly damaging for the area.
Rosa said: 'The night has left numerous incidents such as falling lights, outages, power outages and water accumulation.'
'Several rescues have also been carried out in coastal areas and ravines due to the strong waves and rising water.'
She revealed that the Island Emergency Plan will be in place for as long as the orange weather warnings stand.