Cold Weather and Strong North Winds Persist—Where Will They Hit?

Cold Weather and Strong North Winds Persist

Cold, wintry conditions will continue through at least Thursday, with strong northerly winds, showers, and below-average temperatures.

Temperature Drop to -10°C

On Sunday morning (09/02), extremely low temperatures were recorded, with the mercury plunging below -10°C. The lowest temperature was registered at Fort Nefrokopi at -10.3°C, according to data from the National Observatory of Athens (meteo.gr).

Today's Weather Forecast

Expect a mix of clouds, locally denser in the eastern mainland, Evia, and Crete, with light rain or sleet in low-lying areas and snowfall in the mountains, particularly in Crete. Frost will develop overnight in continental regions, with fog reducing visibility in central and northern areas.

Temperature Ranges:

  • Western Macedonia: -8°C to 4°C

  • Northern Greece: -4°C to 8°C

  • Epirus: -2°C to 12°C

  • Thessaly & North-Central Greece: -3°C to 9°C

  • Eastern Mainland: 1°C to 10°C

  • Ionian Islands: 5°C to 13°C

  • North Aegean Islands: 2°C to 8°C

  • Southern Aegean & Crete: 5°C to 12°C

Wind Conditions:

  • North Aegean: Northeastern winds, 5-6 Beaufort

  • Rest of Aegean: Northerly winds, 5-7 Beaufort

  • Ionian Sea: Easterly winds, 3-5 Beaufort

Regional Forecasts:

  • Attica: Cloudy, occasional showers, and light snow in Parnitha. Winds: North-northeast, 4-6 Beaufort. Temperature: 5°C to 9°C.

  • Thessaloniki: Mostly cloudy, reduced visibility at night. Winds: Light, variable (2-3 Beaufort). Temperature: 2°C to 7°C.

Upcoming Weather

Tuesday (11/02/2025)

  • Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and Dodecanese: Light clouds.

  • Elsewhere: Partly cloudy with local showers, increasing in the afternoon in the Ionian, Epirus, western Thessaly, and central Greece.

  • Snowfall in mountainous areas, including Evia and Crete.

  • Winds: East (west regions), 3-4 Beaufort; North-northeast (east regions), 4-7 Beaufort.

  • Temperature: Below seasonal norms. Frost in northern areas.

Wednesday (12/02/2025)

  • More widespread rain, particularly in the Ionian and western regions, with possible thunderstorms.

  • Snow in mainland mountains, Evia, and Crete.

  • Winds: East-southeast (west regions), 4-6 Beaufort; North-northeast (east regions), 4-7 Beaufort.

  • Temperature: Unchanged, with frost in the morning and evening.

Thursday (13/02/2025)

  • Showers in the west, central, and southern regions, with possible thunderstorms in the Ionian and western Peloponnese.

  • Snowfall in mountainous areas.

  • Winds: Southeast (west regions), 4-7 Beaufort; North (east regions), 3-6 Beaufort.

  • Temperature: Slight rise, with frost in continental areas.

Friday (14/02/2025)

  • Widespread cloud cover, with rain in the Ionian, central and southern mainland, and Aegean islands.

  • Possible thunderstorms in the Ionian.

  • Snowfall in high-altitude areas.

  • Winds: Southerly, 3-5 Beaufort.

  • Temperature: Gradual increase.