Greece faces severe weather starting Monday, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow. Strong winds up to 9 Beaufort may disrupt sea routes, while affected areas include Attica, Crete, and the Aegean islands. Christmas Day brings local showers and snowfall in mountainous regions, with temperatures dipping further.
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Attica and Thessaloniki are preparing for rain and possible thunderstorms as Greece faces a cold and stormy Christmas. A major weather system is expected to bring strong winds, rain, and snow to much of the country by Christmas Eve, with temperatures dropping significantly.
A frosty surprise could be on the cards for parts of Eastern Europe and the Balkans this Christmas season. A cold front is set to sweep across the region between December 20th and 25th, potentially bringing icy winds and snowfall to areas not typically accustomed to such wintery conditions. While Northern and Northeastern Europe will bear the brunt of the cold wave, intermittent cold air masses could drift southward, potentially leading to localized snowfall in Greece.
Greece is set for a dramatic weather shift as cold north winds and a massive anticyclone bring rain, snow, and temperature drops. While localized showers will affect parts of Attica, northern Crete, and the Sporades today, much of the country will enjoy sunshine. Meteorologist Yannis Kallianos predicts snowfall on mountain ridges like Penteli and Parnitha, with colder, stormier conditions expected to intensify through Christmas.