Winter weather continues to dominate Greece on Wednesday, with temperatures dropping further, snowfall in mountainous areas, and strong northern winds sweeping across the country.
Expect cloudy skies and local showers across Macedonia, Thrace, Thessaly, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, and several Aegean islands.
Snowfall highlights:
- Evros region: Low-altitude snowfall in the morning.
- Mountainous eastern mainland Greece: Snow throughout the day, reaching semi-mountainous regions by evening.
Temperature Outlook
- Northern Greece & Northern Aegean: 8°C at peak, with Thrace dipping to a chilly 2°C.
- Eastern mainland: 10–11°C during the day.
- Western & Southern Greece: Warmer at 15–16°C.
Wind Conditions
- Northerly winds intensifying as the day progresses.
- Ionian Sea: Winds reaching 6 Beaufort.
- Aegean Sea: Stronger gusts of 7–8 Beaufort, making conditions brisk and cold.
Athens:
- Cloudy with light local rain expected throughout the day.
- Temperatures: 8–11°C, dropping by 2–3°C in northern suburbs.
- Winds: Northeasterly, peaking at 7 Beaufort by midday.
Thessaloniki:
- Morning: Light rain and brief snowfall in nearby low-altitude areas.
- Afternoon: Weather improving by midday.
- Temperatures: 2–7°C, with northern winds at 6 Beaufort, easing by evening.