- Subzero temperatures as low as -14°C expected
- Polar air masses hitting Greece from the north
- Snowfall could affect even low-altitude regions
- Intense weather midweek, quieter by Friday
- Updates provided via meteorologist Klearhos Marousakis
Greece’s Upcoming Arctic Chill
Readers, pack your warmest coats! Greece is about to experience a significant weather shift. Renowned meteorologist Klearhos Marousakis shared key updates on the anticipated polar air invasion:
- Sunday & Monday (Now): Mild but rainy, with snow at higher altitudes. Southern winds dominate.
- Tuesday Onward: Polar air takes over, driving temperatures to extreme lows.
- Midweek (Wed-Thurs): Snow is expected in flat terrains, including areas near Athens.
- Friday: Weather calms, but frosty conditions persist.
- Following Week Possibilities: More snowstorms are likely; updates will be forthcoming.
Rain Now, Snow Later
As of this Sunday and Monday, Greece is dealing with a late-autumn mood. Widespread rain has taken over, with snowfall limited to mountainous regions. The temperature remains reasonably tolerable, thanks to southern winds keeping the chill at bay. But don’t get too cosy—change is brewing fast.
From Tuesday onward, it’s out with the rain and in with an Arctic punch. Polar air is travelling southward, set to engulf Greece. This shift in atmospheric patterns will cause an abrupt temperature drop, likely plummeting to a bone-chilling -12°C to -14°C in northern inland areas. Such cold might lead to all-day freezing conditions, creating potential hazards—especially for farmers, who should prepare for possible crop damage.
Snow Days and Wild Winds: Midweek Looks Fierce
Here’s where things get dramatic. Heavy snowfall is expected by Wednesday and Thursday (aka Tsiknopempti), stretching down to lower altitudes and even flat regions. Areas east of the Pindos mountain range, including Attica, are most at risk of significant snow coverage.
With interacting polar and warmer air masses, intense storms and ferocious northern winds will lash the Aegean. Southern Crete may see particularly severe gusts. Travelers visiting these regions should plan accordingly, as high winds could disrupt ferry routes and other coastal activities.
Weekend Reset or More Snow?
Weather conditions will likely settle by Friday—though the cold will persist, bringing widespread frost. The eastern regions might still see lingering snow flurries driven by residual effects over the Aegean Sea.
However, forecasts hint at the potential for a new round of heavy snowfall by next Sunday, possibly more widespread and intense than the midweek system. Meteorologist Klearhos Marousakis, whose detailed analysis sparked this conversation, promises timely updates closer to the weekend once further data from his advanced regional system, Theseas, becomes available.
Tourists and residents should stay informed and dress in layers for what could be a rare but spectacular Arctic-style experience in Greece.
