Meteorologists are predicting extreme cold temperatures and snowfall, even in Attica, due to Storm Coral. Weather conditions, characterized by snowfall and ice that began on Thursday, are expected to worsen further. According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), snow is also expected in northern and northeastern Attica (at elevations of 300m), particularly in Parnitha (foothills), Penteli, and Dionysos (and northward) on Friday and Saturday.
Snow-Covered Settlements and Closed Schools in Evia
Continuous snowfall has been recorded in the mountainous areas of Evia since Thursday. Settlements above 400 meters are blanketed in snow. Municipal authorities have deployed snowplows, while residents in the most affected areas stocked up on salt bags two days ago to prevent ice formation, which poses the greatest risk during nighttime.
Due to severe weather conditions, schools in the municipalities of Dirfys-Messapia and Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna will remain closed on Friday.
Detailed EMY Forecast for Attica
On Friday and Saturday, light snowfall is expected in northern and northeastern Attica (at 300m), particularly in Parnitha (foothills), Penteli, Dionysos (and further north), and Hippocratic State. Winds will be easterly at 4-5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort in the west. In the east, northerly winds at 4-6 Beaufort will prevail, reaching 7-8 Beaufort in the Aegean and southern areas. Temperatures will drop slightly and remain below seasonal averages. Maximum temperatures will be 5-7°C in the north, 7-9°C in central areas, 10-12°C in the west (locally 13°C), and 9-12°C in the southern islands. Frost is expected in central and northern inland areas during morning and evening hours.
Macedonia & Thrace
Cloudy skies with light rain or sleet in Macedonia. Light snowfall is expected in central Macedonia at mountainous and semi-mountainous elevations, and possibly lower elevations. In Thrace, skies will remain partly cloudy. Winds will be variable at 2-3 Beaufort, reaching 4-5 Beaufort in eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and up to 6-7 Beaufort in coastal areas. Temperatures will range from -3°C to 7°C, with Western Macedonia experiencing 3-4 degrees lower temperatures.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece, and Western Peloponnese
Partly cloudy skies, occasionally increasing in coverage. Winds will be easterly at 3-5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort in the gulf of Patras. Temperatures will range from 4°C to 13°C, with lower temperatures (3-5°C) in Epirus’ inland areas.
Eastern Central Greece, Evia, and Eastern Peloponnese
Cloudy skies with light rain or sleet. Light snowfall is expected in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, and possibly lower elevations. Winds northeast at 4-5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort in the east. Temperatures will range from -2°C to 9°C.
Cyclades & Crete
Mostly cloudy skies, with light rain or sleet, and light snowfall in mountainous and semi-mountainous Crete. Winds northerly-northeasterly at 6-7 Beaufort, reaching 8 Beaufort in southern Crete. Temperatures will range from 7°C to 11-12°C.
Aegean Islands & Dodecanese
Partly cloudy in the south, while in the north, cloud coverage increases with rain or sleet, and light snowfall in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, possibly reaching lower elevations. Winds northerly at 6-7 Beaufort, reaching 8 Beaufort in the south. Temperatures will range from -2°C to 9°C in the northern Aegean, and 7°C to 13°C in the Dodecanese.
Thessaly
Cloudy skies with rain or sleet, and light snowfall in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, possibly extending to lower elevations. Winds easterly-northeasterly at 4-5 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from -2°C to 8°C.
Attica
Periods of cloudiness with light rain or sleet. Light snowfall is expected in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, possibly reaching lower elevations. Winds northeasterly at 4-5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort in the east. Temperatures will range from 1°C to 8-9°C.
Thessaloniki
Cloudy skies with a chance of rain or sleet. Light snowfall is possible in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, possibly extending to lower elevations. Winds easterly-southeasterly at 2-4 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from -1°C to 7°C.
Weekend Forecast
On Saturday, meteorologists forecast cloudy skies with light snowfall in Macedonia, Thessaly, Central and Eastern Greece (including Attica), Eastern Peloponnese, Evia, and the northern-central Aegean islands.
On Sunday, forecasters predict cloudy skies with rain or sleet, and snowfall in mountainous, semi-mountainous, and lower-elevation areas in northern and eastern Greece. Temperatures will remain very low, with frost in mainland areas.
