The Omega Block phenomenon takes its name from the shape the jet stream forms in the upper atmosphere, resembling the Greek letter omega.

A brief spell of unsettled weather is set to bring rain, strong winds, and a noticeable temperature drop across Greece on Thursday, before conditions gradually improve heading into the weekend

An incoming wave of unstable weather will sweep across the country from north to south, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures before conditions improve by the weekend.

Unstable conditions bring rain and thunderstorms to northern regions, while much of the country remains mostly clear. Temperatures stay mild but are expected to dip midweek as winds strengthen.

Temperatures will remain largely unchanged, ranging from 19°C to 21°C in most areas, reaching 22°C in the Dodecanese and eastern mainland, and up to 23°C in the west.

Mild, mostly dry conditions will favor travel and outdoor celebrations across Greece, with scattered showers early in the holiday period before warmer, sunnier weather sets in by Easter Sunday

After a few unsettled days with local rain and strong winds, Greece is set for clear skies and rising temperatures on Easter Sunday, creating ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations

Warm, sunny conditions with temperatures up to 25°C will dominate early Holy Week, before a gradual shift brings mild instability and scattered showers in the days leading up to Easter

During Holy Week, conditions will be mostly stable with some variability.

Unsettled conditions this weekend will give way to sunnier skies and rising temperatures from Palm Sunday, with a spring-like pattern expected through the first days of Holy Week.

Greek meteorologists are warning of exceptionally dangerous weather conditions on Wednesday, April 1, with civil protection authorities placing the country on high alert and the state emergency mechanism on standby. Seven regions have been placed on Red Code status. According to the METEOALARM European warning map, nearly half of Greece is under red alert, with […]

Scattered showers are expected across parts of the country over the weekend, although no major or widespread disruption is anticipated

Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected across parts of the country, with temperatures slightly rising to reach up to 20°C in some areas. Winds will strengthen, while snow is forecast in mountainous regions

Widespread rain, thunderstorms in southern regions and Crete, and mountain snowfall will shape a cooler-than-usual day, with strong northerly winds affecting the Aegean.

African dust is set to subside as light rain and cloud cover spread across the country, with temperatures remaining mild and reaching up to 18°C in some areas

Rain, storms, strong winds and African dust will continue across much of the country, with colder temperatures and localized severe conditions expected in southern regions.

Rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall are expected nationwide, with African dust adding to unsettled conditions through the weekend

Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast in several regions, with unsettled conditions affecting central and southern areas

After a mild start to March, Greece is set to see falling temperatures, rain and strong winds beginning Tuesday across much of the country

The relatively mild weather in Greece is forecast to take a turn for the worse, starting on Tuesday, March 17, according to meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas. More specifically, two bad weather patterns are forecast to impact the country tomorrow and are expected to peak on Thursday and Friday. One system is advancing eastward from Sicily, and […]