Get ready for a frosty Tsiknopempti. The coldest days of this winter are here, bringing biting cold, icy northern winds, and spotty snowfall across parts of Greece. Chilly temperatures combined with strong northern winds will make it feel even colder. Light rain showers are expected in Thessaly, eastern Central Greece, and across most of the Aegean islands—except the eastern parts Low-altitude snowfall (from 300m) expected from the afternoon in eastern mainland areas but with limited accumulation.

    • Selective snow levels:
      • 400m: Eastern Thessaly, Fthiotida, Viotia, Attica, Evia
      • 200m: Lemnos, Chios, Lesvos
      • 600m: Crete

Athens:

  • Cold and cloudy, especially in northern and eastern suburbs.
  • Local rain showers and sleet, with light snow around 500m altitude by midday.
  • Temperature: 2–8°C — coldest Tsiknopempti in years, so bundle up for your BBQ plans.

Thessaloniki:

  • Mostly sunny with scattered clouds throughout the day.
  • Chilly conditions, with temperatures between 1–7°C and light variable winds (2–3 Beaufort).

Weekend Outlook: The Coldest Days of Winter Are Here

  • Saturday: The coldest day of the current cold snap.
    • Maximum temperatures will reach 7°C in eastern mainland and the Aegean.
    • Severe frost warning: -15°C in mountainous areas during early morning hours.

The deep freeze will linger through the weekend, but a gradual temperature rise is expected from Tuesday.