Meteorologist Clearchos Marousakis predicts a spring-like weather scenario next week in Greece, with temperatures possibly reaching 26 to 28 degrees Celsius in the eastern mainland and northern Crete. Driven by a subtropical air current and southerly downslope winds, the forecast also includes African dust and sea fog, while the National Meteorological Service anticipates highs of 22°C on Monday.
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Greece braces for cold front ‘CORAL,’ bringing a sharp temperature drop, strong winds, and heavy snowfall. EMY warns of harsh winter conditions starting February 19, affecting multiple regions, including the Aegean and Crete.
Greece is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather this week, with a polar cold front promising subzero temperatures and widespread snowfall. Heavy snow is expected even in low-lying areas, including regions near Athens, starting midweek. Strong winds and storms are anticipated in the Aegean Sea.
Greece remains in the grip of winter as cold temperatures and unsettled weather persist across the country. Attica faces three days of thunderstorms, while snowfall continues in mountainous regions. Low temperatures and frost will dominate, with sporadic showers and strong winds affecting various areas. A slight temperature rise is expected by Friday, bringing conditions closer to seasonal norms.
Greece is facing a prolonged cold spell, with temperatures remaining well below the seasonal average through mid-February. Snowfall is possible in the mountains of Attica, particularly in the north, with flurries expected at higher altitudes. The cold weather will continue to affect the country, with light rain and sleet in some regions, while cities like Thessaloniki will experience cloudy skies and occasional snow. Meteorologists predict the cold will persist until at least February 10, with the possibility of more intense weather events next week.
Greece faces stormy weather as February begins, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall in mountainous areas. Strong winds up to 9 Beaufort will impact the Aegean, while temperatures drop significantly, especially in the north and east. Frost is expected in mainland regions during morning and evening hours. Weather conditions will gradually improve later in the week, though cold temperatures and scattered showers will persist.
Heavy rainfall on the Greek island of Rhodes over the weekend resulted in flooding and disruptions to the road network.
Greece is investing €36 million in seven new meteorological radar networks to improve weather forecasting and preparedness for extreme weather events.
Greece is reeling from the impact of Storm Elena, which brought widespread flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain, causing disruptions across the country. As the storm subsides, meteorologists warn of a new polar weather front arriving from Ukraine this weekend, expected to bring snow, thunderstorms, and gale-force winds. Authorities remain on high alert, urging caution as regions brace for another wave of severe winter conditions.
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.
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.
A polar air mass is set to bring a 48-hour winter chill to Greece this weekend, with temperatures plunging by up to 10 degrees Celsius and gusty winds reaching 9 Beaufort. Major cities, including Athens and Thessaloniki, will see morning lows below 10°C on Sunday and Monday, while rainfall and strong winds will affect parts of the country starting Friday.
A dramatic temperature plunge is forecast for Greece next week, with the mercury expected to drop from 20°C to near-freezing in some areas. While heavy snow is predicted for the Balkans, Greece will mainly see a significant chill, though northern border regions may experience short-lived snow showers.
In the coming days, starting from this Sunday, temperatures are expected to drop by 8 degrees compared to Friday. Meteorologists predict rain and thunderstorms, signaling the arrival of more autumn-like weather in Greece. Local showers are expected in the Ionian Sea, Thrace, and the northern Aegean Sea, while the rest of the country will experience mostly clear weather.
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A striking waterspout was captured off Zakynthos on Tuesday morning, following heavy rainfall. Filmed by local resident Stefanos Salmas, the waterspout formed around 7 a.m. and moved from the Adriatic Sea towards the strait between Kefalonia and Zakynthos. Though less powerful than a tornado, it reached wind speeds over 100 km/h before dissipating over land.
Greece experienced extreme temperatures during a heatwave, with Lefkochori in Fthiotida reaching 43.2°C, the highest in the country. Sparta followed closely at 43.1°C. The average high temperature nationwide was 36.1°C, with over 228 weather stations recording temperatures above 37°C.
Greece is bracing for its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 36°C in some areas between Sunday and Wednesday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) predicts a gradual temperature increase starting Sunday, accompanied by weakening winds and coastal sea breezes. While the warm spell is expected to last until Wednesday, forecasts suggest a potential cool-down by the following Tuesday or Wednesday.
Today, Tuesday (21.05), some areas experienced temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius, according to…