Forecasters warn of a cold New Year’s transition, with localized snowfall possible in parts of the Athens region and several other areas across Greece, while overall conditions are expected to remain manageable
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.
Northwesterly winds are reaching storm-force levels in parts of Central Macedonia and the Sporades, with gusts of up to 8–9 Beaufort and locally higher
A surge of colder air is set to lower temperatures from Friday, bringing frost, rain, and strong northern winds in several regions, with wintry conditions expected to persist through the final days of the year
Greece is set for a cold snap through New Year’s Eve, with frost, rain, and falling temperatures beginning Friday, according to forecasts.
The storm, which began around midday, affected central and southern neighborhoods including Pangrati, Ilisia, Kaisariani, Vyronas, Syntagma, Nea Smyrni, Ampelokipoi, Agia Paraskevi, Ymittos-Dafni, Alimos, Pallini, and Gerakas
After a brief warm spell, Greece faces two phases of unsettled weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dropping temperatures through New Year’s
After days of mild weather, Athens and other regions will see rain this weekend. Forecasts suggest a colder, more wintery Christmas and New Year, with snow possible in mountainous areas and cooler temperatures across the country
Temperatures will remain stable, reaching around 14°C at midday in central and northern mainland areas, 16–17°C elsewhere, and up to 19°C in Rhodes and Kastellorizo
Hellenic Train, the private rail operator, on Saturday announced that rail service between the Larissa and Leianokladi stations has been suspended due to the Enipeas River overflowing its banks
Authorities remain on high alert nationwide as severe flooding, landslides, and vehicles swept away by fast-moving waters have been recorded in several regions.
Severe flooding from Storm Byron has hindered travel across Greece, prompting public-sector absences, telework recommendations and strict safety rules for private employers, especially for outdoor and delivery workers
Storm Byron batters Greece with floods, landslides, and heavy rain; schools in Attica will remain closed on Friday. Authorities warn citizens to stay vigilant.
The most intense phenomena are forecast for Friday
In Attica, the most dangerous window is forecast from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 3, through Friday morning.
A severe weather system originating from North Africa will bring heavy rains, thunderstorms, and localized flooding to much of Greece from Wednesday through Friday, with winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort in some area
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow will affect much of Greece from Wednesday, with southern, central, and island regions facing the strongest impacts
Meteorologists expect three to four days of relative calm “until another low-pressure system sweeps in from Thursday.
Heavy downpours in Athens from Cyclone Adel create flooding but do little to replenish reservoirs or groundwater, highlighting the need for steady, prolonged rainfall to address the region’s drought crisis