The week began with mild conditions and gradually rising temperatures, but meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis forecasts a significant shift starting Wednesday. A strong autumn-like weather system is expected, bringing rain showers and southerly winds through Friday.

Key Highlights:

Today (Monday, 27/01/2025):
Mild conditions with thin clouds, particularly over the Ionian Sea, where local showers may occur by evening. Dust levels in western regions will be elevated, and visibility may be limited in the morning and evening hours.

Tuesday, 28/01/2025:
Clouds will thicken as localized showers develop in northern Ionian regions by the evening.

Wednesday, 29/01/2025:
Rain showers will initially affect the Ionian, Epirus, and western Sterea before spreading to Thessaly, Macedonia, and Thrace. Sporadic thunderstorms are likely in the northwest. Snow may fall in high-altitude areas of the northwest by evening. Dust transport from Africa is expected to impact visibility in some areas.

Thursday, 30/01/2025:
Rain is forecast across the country, with thunderstorms in coastal and maritime regions. Snowfall is anticipated in highland areas of the northwest. By evening, rainfall will ease in the west, north, and eastern Aegean regions. Southerly winds will strengthen, reaching 7-8 Beaufort in the Ionian Sea.

Friday, 31/01/2025:
Rain will persist in the east and south, with occasional thunderstorms in coastal areas during the morning. Gradual improvement is expected throughout the day.

Saturday, 01/02/2025:
Clear skies will dominate, with occasional clouds. Visibility may be restricted in mainland regions during morning and evening hours.

Detailed Temperature and Wind Forecast

Monday (Today):

• Temperatures:
  Western Macedonia: -1 to 14°C
  Thessaly: 2 to 16°C
  Ionian Islands: 9 to 15°C
  Crete: 6 to 19°C
• Winds:
  Southwesterly, 2-4 Beaufort, increasing to 3-5 Beaufort from noon.

Athens:
Intermittent clouds with limited visibility in the morning and evening. Temperatures: 9-16°C.

Thessaloniki:
Cloudy with reduced visibility in the morning and evening. Temperatures: 6-14°C.

Wednesday-Friday Winds:
Southerly winds reaching 6-7 Beaufort, particularly strong in the Ionian Sea on Thursday. Winds will begin to weaken by Friday.

Notable Observations

Coldest Areas on Monday Morning (27/01):
Xirolimni Kozani recorded the lowest temperature at -2.7°C, followed by Vovousa Ioannina (-2.5°C) and Vevi Florina (-2.4°C).

Dust Levels:
African dust concentrations will remain high in western parts of the country, potentially impacting visibility.

Outlook Summary

While the week starts on a mild note, conditions will shift midweek with the arrival of a dynamic autumn-like system. Rain, thunderstorms, and high winds will dominate from Wednesday through Friday before clearing skies return on Saturday.