Snow, low temperatures and rapid changes between cold and mild weather place added strain on the human body, affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory and immune systems, experts warn
Clear skies and a continued rise in temperatures will define the day nationwide, though overnight frost, morning fog, and reduced visibility in the evening may affect travel, especially across mainland areas.
Clear skies will dominate most regions as temperatures rise, though early frost, fog, and limited visibility may affect travel, with a slight chance of brief snowfall in northern Thrace and strong winds in the southeastern Aegean.
Severe winter conditions have forced widespread school closures and delayed openings across Greece, as local authorities respond to snowfall, frost, and hazardous travel conditions
Rain and snow will affect parts of Greece early in the day before gradually weakening, while temperatures remain well below seasonal averages and strong northerly winds dominate the seas.
Eastern, northern, and northwestern areas of Attica are most likely to experience significant snowfall. Snow is expected from elevations of 200–300 meters, with accumulations mainly above 500 meters.
Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures and widespread infrastructure damage have forced school closures in parts of northwestern Greece, as authorities urge residents to limit travel and remain cautious
Passengers planning to travel today are advised to contact local port authorities and travel agencies for the latest updates or any changes to scheduled routes.
Authorities warn of intense rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and dust transport as a dangerous weather system affects much of the country through Thursday morning.
The National Meteorological Service has issued Red Code alerts for five regions as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected through Thursday, prompting authorities to urge caution and preparedness.
Passengers were advised to monitor updates from port authorities and ferry operators.
Authorities caution that in many areas, the severe weather may be accompanied by localized hail and strong winds reaching 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale.
Temperatures are rising across Greece after days of frost, with rain, strong winds and milder conditions forecast through the weekend and into the Epiphany holiday
Snow is forecast to fall in mountainous areas on Tuesday and Wednesday, with conditions easing from Thessaly.
Cold, wintry weather will dominate the New Year period, with frost expected from New Year’s Eve and light rain or snow in parts of Greece.
Rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow are expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with a gradual improvement later in the week as temperatures fall and conditions stabilize.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms spread across much of Greece on Wednesday, with stronger southeast winds in the Ionian Sea, limited visibility at times, and little change in temperatures nationwide.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warns of strong rainfall and thunderstorms affecting large parts of the country from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day
Mostly sunny conditions are expected across Greece, with increased cloud cover in eastern regions and Crete, while early morning frost in the north and dense fog in several areas may affect travel.
Sunshine will dominate across Greece with limited cloud cover, but travelers should expect dense morning and evening fog in several regions, frost in northern mainland areas, and moderate northerly winds over the Aegean Sea.