The country is in freezing temperatures – a second wave of bad weather with snow in Attica as well

Temperatures are already low and the first snow has already fallen in the mountains of Attica, Barnita is “dressed in white” like many northern parts of the country.

On Friday, there will be clouds with local rain in the west, center and south. Sporadic storms will occur in the Ionian, Western Styria, Peloponnese, Cyclades and Crete.

Snow will occur at places in the continental hills and in the semi-mountains of Halkidiki in the evening. Winds will be from the north at 3 to 5, gradually increasing to 4 to 6 Beaufort.

Temperatures will drop slightly to -5 to 8 degrees Celsius in northern and central parts, 4 to 12 degrees Celsius in other parts of the mainland, and 6 to 13-15 degrees Celsius in the island nation. Places in the central and northern regions will experience frost in the mornings and evenings.

Aegean Lake Effect

Snow too Low height is bringing Low atmospheric pressure On the latest basis it is approaching from the part of Italy which will last until Sunday Weather forecasts.

According to the meteorologist Clearkos MaroussakisSnow is expected at lower elevations from tomorrow Friday (12/1), while it is expected from this afternoon. The weather gets worse With severe cold and snow.

In fact, the low pressure system from Italy is expected to last until Sunday morning due to this phenomenon, according to the meteorologist. Aegean Lake Effect.

“This phenomenon is caused by the influence of the Aegean, it is called the Aegean lake effect, which creates these lines, the mass of rain, that is, the Aegean acts as a lake, passing the cold front and collecting water vapor. These effects for the areas facing the Aegean”, Mr. Maroussakis emphasized in the Open.

When will we see snow in Attica?

At the same time, Mr. Maroussakis assessed Attica, “Snow will fall as far as the northern suburbs.” In fact, Saturday afternoon evening and approaching Sunday is not excluded, let's see a little It is snowing in the city center as wellBut without snow conditions as he usually said.

Meteo: New cold wave

For newbies Cold front Talking about a new update meteo.gr National Observatory, after a temporary improvement in temperature.

A new cold wave emerges with Temperatures are low across the country Expected from Friday 12/1.

These are “air masses of arctic origin from northern Scandinavia and Russia that are already moving towards the Balkans and will cause a significant drop in temperatures in Greece. Saturday 13/1″.

There will be snow in our country Locally pronounced in eastern continental regions.

Detailed information from the medium Trend of temperature till Saturday 13 January 2024:

“The temperature showed a slight rise temporarily Thursday, January 11, 2024Mainly Thrace and South Island areas, but forecast from Friday 12/1 A new drop in temperatures across the country. Air masses of arctic origin from northern Scandinavia and Russia are already moving towards the Balkans, and will cause a significant drop in temperatures, especially in Greece. Saturday 13/1.

A cold air mass, distinguished by shades of blue, will engulf much of Eastern Europe. Snow event. According to the forecast, there will be snowfall in our country Locally pronounced in eastern continental regions. New information on snow development will be provided in subsequent updates.

Meeting in Civil Defense

Broad Meeting Held on Thursday (11/1) for treatment Severe weather events With the participation of all competent bodies.

The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Defense Vasilis KikiliaWith the participation of the governor of Attica, Nikos Hardalia and mayors of northern, northeastern, and western Attica.

The focus of the meeting was on the coordination and preparedness of all relevant organizations to deal with the effects of severe weather events in the basin.

Mr. Kigilias reiterated the need for early forecasting, prevention and proper information to minimize the effects of any event, while he emphasized on forecasting of impending bad weather. EMY And their collaborators, scientists and meteorologists, will not be a pressing phenomenon.

EMY Forecast for Friday (12/1):

Macedonia, Thrace

Weather: Clear at first. Local clouds in southern parts of Thrace, East Macedonia and Central Macedonia from noon. Halkidiki will experience light rain from afternoon and light snowfall in hilly and semi-hilly areas in the evening.
Wind: North 3 to 5 and gradually central and easterly to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: -03 (minus 3) to 08 degrees Celsius. Western Macedonia has dropped 2 to 3 degrees.

Ionian Islands, Epiros, West Styria, West Peloponnese

Weather: Cloudy with local rain, some snow in the continental highlands and occasional storms in the south. Soon the weather will improve and there will be less rain in the southern parts of the Peloponnese.
Winds: 3 to 5 from the East and 6 to 6 Beaufort in the afternoon.
Temperature: 05 to 15 degrees Celsius. In the interior of Epirus it is 5 to 6 degrees lower.

Eastern Styria, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese

Weather: Temporarily increased clouds with local rain, snow in the mountains and occasional storms in the south.
Wind: North 3 to 4, gradually increasing to 5 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: 04 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Cyclades, Crete

Weather: Cloudy with local rain and scattered storms from afternoon to Crete only.
Winds: Northerlies from 3 to 4 and Beaufort from 5 to 6 p.m.
Temperature: 09 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Eastern Aegean Islands – Dodecanese

Weather: Clouds will increase temporarily with localized showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the south. Generally clear from midday in the north and then in the south.
Wind: 3 to 4 northerly northerlies, afternoon northeast 5 to 6 beaufort. 4 to 6 Beaufort in South North Northwest.
Temperature: 09 to 15 degrees Celsius. 4 to 5 degrees decrease in the north.

Thessaly

Weather: Some clouds will increase temporarily with localized rain in the south in the morning and in the east in the evening. Snowfall will occur in the hills from evening onwards.
Wind: Northerly 3 to 5 and gradually easterly to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: 01 to 09 degrees Celsius.

Attica

Weather: Temporarily increasing clouds with localized showers mainly in the morning.
Winds: Northerlies from 3 to 4 and Beaufort from 5 to 6 p.m.
Temperature: 05 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Thessaloniki

Weather: Generally clear. Local clouds from evening.
Wind: North Northwest 3 to 5 and gradually to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: -02 (minus 2) to 08 degrees Celsius.