The weather is deteriorating, with rain affecting several areas of Attica and Euboea, while in Zakynthos, roads have been closed and house yards have flooded.

Due to heavy rainfall, traffic has been interrupted on Peiraios Street at the Chamosternas area because of water accumulation. Additionally, Katechaki Avenue has turned into a river, as seen in videos from protothema.gr.

The weather is worsening across Attica, with heavy showers affecting several areas. Downpours are reported in Faliro (near SEF) and Perama, while rain is also falling in Fili, Chrysoupoli (Peristeri), Palaio Faliro, Piraeus and its port, Korydallos, Elefsina, Ippokratios Politeia, Parnitha, Petroupoli, and Malakasa.

Lighter rainfall is expected in Gazi (Athens center), Zefyri, Fili, Ano Liosia, Patissia, Tatoi, Korydallos, Haidari, Haidari Hill, Mandra, and Varybobi.

Cold Weather Incoming: Rain, Temperature Drop, and Possible Snowfall

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an emergency weather bulletin, warning of a significant cold spell lasting several days.

“Winter begins tomorrow,” said meteorologist Yannis Kallianos, noting that within 24 hours, the country will transition through three different seasons. While flood risks remain localized, he advised caution during intense rainfall, recommending people limit travel if conditions worsen.

According to Kallianos, snowfall is expected to be limited and light, with drizzle and local snow possible above 400 meters in mainland Greece. In Attica, snowfall could occur above 500 meters from Wednesday onward, but no major disruptions are expected.

Extended Cold Spell from February 12-13

Kallianos warned that from February 12-13, a persistent cold air mass will settle over Greece, dropping temperatures by 7-9°C in many regions.

• Athens: From 18°C on Sunday to 10°C midweek
• Thessaloniki: From 14°C to 7°C

This cold weather is expected to last until at least February 15.

Possible Snowfall in Attica on Thursday (Feb 6)

Meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou also mentioned the possibility of snow showers in Attica above 200 meters on Thursday (Feb 6). He emphasized that snowfall would likely be sporadic and not extreme, but updates will follow if conditions change.

Weather Forecast by Region

Tuesday, February 4

• Crete: Increasing clouds, local showers, possible thunderstorms.
  • Winds: NW 4-6 Beaufort, shifting to N 7-8 Beaufort.
  • Temperature: 10-18°C.
• Eastern Aegean Islands – Dodecanese: Strong local showers.
  • Winds: NE 6-7, locally up to 8 Beaufort.
  • Temperature: 12-18°C, colder in the north.
• Thessaly: Stronger rain in the east until morning.
  • Winds: NE 4-5 Beaufort, stronger in the Sporades (6-7 Bft).
  • Temperature: 5-11°C.
• Attica: Cloudy with heavy showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
  • Winds: N-NE 5-7 Beaufort.
  • Temperature: 10-15°C.
• Thessaloniki: Increased clouds, showers.
  • Winds: NW 3-5 Beaufort.
  • Temperature: 5-10°C.

Wednesday, February 5

• Rain in Thessaly, Sporades, Euboea, Cyclades, Crete, Central Macedonia, and the Ionian Sea.
• Snow in mainland mountains, Euboea, and Crete.
• Winds: N 5-7 Beaufort, Aegean up to 9 Beaufort.
• Further temperature drop, with max 10-12°C in north/east, 13-15°C in west/islands.
• Frost in central and northern mainland.

Thursday, February 6

• Cloudy with local showers in eastern mainland, Euboea, Cyclades, and Crete.
• Snow in Euboea and Crete mountains.
• Winds: N 4-6 Beaufort, Aegean 7-8 Beaufort.
• Low temperatures, frost inland.

Friday, February 7

• Rain or sleet, mainly in the west.
• Snow in northern/mountainous areas.
• Winds: E-SE 4-6 Beaufort, Aegean up to 7 Beaufort.
• No major temperature changes, frost inland.

Saturday, February 8

• Local rain in eastern mainland, Sporades, Euboea, NE Aegean.
• Snow in mountain areas.
• Winds: E-SE 4-6 Beaufort, Aegean 7 Beaufort.
• Temperature remains low, frost inland.

Special Weather Bulletin from EMY

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an extraordinary bulletin on Monday (Feb 3, 2025):

• Heavy rain & thunderstorms in:
  • Ionian Sea (Kefalonia, Zakynthos) and western Peloponnese (Monday afternoon).
  • Eastern Sterea (incl. Attica), Euboea, eastern Thessaly, Sporades (late Monday – early Tuesday).
  • Cyclades & Eastern Aegean (Tuesday morning onward).
• Gale-force winds:
  • Tuesday (Feb 4): Strong NE winds (Thrace, NE Aegean, Sporades, eastern Thessaly, Euboea).
  • Wednesday-Friday: Persistent northerly winds in the Aegean.
• Significant temperature drop:
  • Tuesday (Feb 4): 6-7°C drop, colder from the north.
  • Wednesday (Feb 5): Further decline nationwide.

Stay updated on the latest forecasts and exercise caution during intense weather conditions.

? Source: EMY, Meteorologists Yannis Kallianos & Sakis Arnaoutoglou.