An unusual cold snap in Spain has seen parts of the country covered in snow and temperatures plummeting to -25C (-13F).

Footage from January 12 shows the capital Madrid blanketed with snow as residents enjoy the freak conditions.

The lowest temperatures were recorded in Molina de Aragón and Teruel, which is also nicknamed "Spanish Siberia."

Officials have warned the elderly to stay at home and many roads are too dangerous for cars.

At least seven people have died due to the weather, including two homeless people in Barcelona.

Footage shows streets in Madrid, Spain, blanketed by snow on January 12.

Spain – in the grip of an unusual cold snap – has recorded temperatures of -25C after a snowstorm.

Officials have warned the elderly to stay at home and many roads are too dangerous for cars.

At least seven people have died due to the weather, including two homeless people in Barcelona.

Footage shows residents enjoying the beautiful snow-covered streets in Spain on January 10.

The breathtaking spectacle was recorded in Paseo de la Castellana street in Madrid after snowfall turned the Mediterranean into a ‘winter wonderland’.

Spain – in the grip of an unusual cold snap – has recorded temperatures of -25C after a snowstorm.

Officials have warned the elderly to stay at home and many roads are too dangerous for cars. At least seven people have died due to the weather, including two homeless people in Barcelona.