A brief improvement is expected in the weather over the next few days in Greece, with general sunshine prevailing over the weekend. Severe frost remains in northern and mountainous areas, with sharply negative temperatures at night and early in the morning.

In his forecast, Yiannis Kallianos described it as “an excellent weekend with extended periods of sunshine.”

“Mini Alkyonides, but the cold will persist in the early morning and late evening, with frost forming locally in the mornings,” the meteorologist said on Mega, adding that there will also be fog in enclosed basins. He also highlighted that the snowfall so far resolves only 25-30% of the drought issue and mentioned heavy snowfalls expected in the mountains.

Meanwhile, Giorgos Tsatrafyllias posted that the weather in the coming days will be “perfect for strolls and outdoor activities.”

According to Alpha’s meteorologist, “The next few days will bring plenty of sunshine and seasonally normal cold at night and early in the morning. Additionally, northeast winds in the Aegean on Friday and east-southeast winds in the southern Ionian on Friday and Saturday will reach 8 Beaufort. Here’s the weather in 7 cities…”

Weather: Severe Frost Persists, “Mini Alkyonides” Coming This Weekend

However, conditions seem set to reverse on January 24th, as “Siberian cold” descends from the north-northeast, expected to bring significant cold and snow to many lowland areas.

Sakis Arnaoutoglou predicts that “between January 20th and 25th, a new cold spell will reach our country, something that will solidify over the next 24 hours.”

In particular, he noted uncertainty about how far the cold air will spread into the country on January 24th-25th.

The minimum temperature yesterday morning dropped to -4°C

Negative minimum temperatures were recorded early Thursday morning, January 16th, in many areas, especially in central and northern mainland regions, with the lowest minimum temperature measured at Seli, at -4.1°C. According to the National Observatory of Athens’ automated weather station network, the eight lowest minimum temperatures of the day are presented in the table below.

Weather: Severe Frost Persists, “Mini Alkyonides” Coming This Weekend

Today’s Weather
Clouds with scattered rain are expected in central and southern parts of the country, while local snowfall is anticipated in mountainous areas of the mainland. Frost is expected mainly in parts of central and northern mainland regions.

Temperatures will range from -7 to 5°C in Western Macedonia, -7 to 9°C in the rest of northern Greece, -5 to 13°C in Epirus, -5 to 9°C in Thessaly, -3 to 15°C in the rest of the mainland, 3 to 13-14°C in the Ionian Islands, 0 to 9°C in the northern Aegean islands, and 6 to 19°C in the remaining Aegean islands and Crete.

In the Aegean, winds will generally blow from the north-northeast at 5-6 Beaufort, potentially reaching 7 locally. In the Ionian, winds will be from the east at 6-7 Beaufort.

In Attica, passing clouds are expected. Winds will blow mainly from the north, reaching 4-5 Beaufort and up to 6 Beaufort in eastern parts. Temperatures will range from 6 to 11°C, but in northern areas, they will be 3-4°C lower.

In Thessaloniki, passing clouds are also expected. Winds will generally blow from the northwest at 2-3 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 2 to 9°C.

Saturday’s Weather: January 18th, 2025
Generally fair weather, with occasional cloudiness increasing temporarily over Crete and the eastern mainland. Visibility in mainland areas will be locally limited in the morning.

Winds will blow from the east-southeast at 3-5 Beaufort in the west, reaching 6-7 Beaufort locally in the Ionian until midday. In the east, winds will blow from the north-northeast at 4-6 Beaufort.

Temperatures will not see significant changes. They will reach 10-12°C in Macedonia and Thrace, 13-15°C in the rest of the mainland, and 15-17°C in the islands. Frost will form locally in the north during the early morning and evening hours.

Sunday’s Weather: January 19th, 2025
Generally fair weather, with light clouds developing in the west by late afternoon. Visibility will be locally limited in the morning.

Winds will blow from the southeast at 3-5 Beaufort in the west, and from the north-northeast at 4-6 Beaufort in the east.

Temperatures will rise slightly during the day but will remain low early in the morning, with frost forming locally in the north.

Monday’s Weather: January 20th, 2025
Scattered clouds, locally denser, with rain expected initially in the west and south, spreading gradually to other areas. Sporadic thunderstorms are expected, primarily in the west. Brief snowfall will occur in the mountainous areas of the Peloponnese and Sterea.

Winds will blow from the east-southeast at 4-6 Beaufort, reaching 7 in the Ionian, while in the northeast, winds will blow from the north-northeast at 3-5 Beaufort.

Temperatures will not undergo significant changes.