Weather update: Chilly sunshine today – Temperature trends and expected showers

The significant temperature drop that began yesterday continues today, with “sunshine with teeth” prevailing across most of the country. Showers are expected starting Friday, according to meteorologists. Yesterday, the temperature in Nefrokopi plummeted to -8°C.

GFS vs ECMWF – ΕΠΙΣΦΑΛΗΣ ΑΚΟΜΗ ΚΑΙ Η ΜΕΣΟΠΡΟΘΕΣΜΗ ΠΡΟΓΝΩΣΗ
Πολύ μεγάλες οι διαφορές μεταξύ των κυριότερων προγνωστικών μοντέλων, κάτι που μπορείτε πλέον να το διαπιστώσετε μόνοι σας, μέσα από την πλατφόρμα της @Windycom .
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— Theodoros Kolydas (@KolydasT) November 24, 2024

Temperature Trends: Rise and Fall
EMF Director Theodoros Kolydas predicts the cold spell won’t last, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday before dropping again next weekend, accompanied by rain. Panagiotis Giannopoulos also anticipates rain next weekend, as stated on ERT.

While Greece experiences limited snow cover, Kolydas notes that extensive snowfall has been recorded in the Scandinavian Peninsula and parts of Central and Western Europe. However, snow remains sparse in Greece, Turkey, and Spain.

Εκτεταμένη χιονοκάλυψη παρατηρείται στο μεγαλύτερο μέρος της Σκανδιναβικής χερσονήσου καθώς και σε χώρες της Κεντρικής και Δυτικής Ευρώπης. Επιπλέον, η χιονοκάλυψη έχει επεκταθεί μέχρι και τα Βαλκάνια αλλά είναι σχετικά περιορισμένη σε Τουρκία, Ισπανία και Ελλάδα.
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— Theodoros Kolydas (@KolydasT) November 24, 2024

Sunday Morning Lows
The lowest temperature on Sunday, November 24, was recorded at Fort Nefrokopi (-8.5°C), followed by Variko Florina (-8.2°C) and Seli (-8.1°C).

Today’s Weather
Sunshine is expected, with occasional clouds in northeastern and eastern mainland areas, the Aegean, and Crete. Visibility may be limited in mainland regions until morning.

Temperature Range:
Western Macedonia: -5 to 10°C
Macedonia and Thrace: -3 to 13°C
Thessaly: -1 to 14°C
Epirus and Central Greece: -2 to 14°C
Peloponnese: -1 to 15°C
Ionian Islands: 3 to 15°C
Aegean Islands: 1 to 11°C
Cyclades and Dodecanese: 7 to 13°C
Crete: 5 to 15°CWinds:
North Aegean: 2-4 Beaufort
Central Aegean: 3-5 Beaufort
South Aegean: 4-6 Beaufort, locally 7 near Crete
Ionian Sea: Variable 2-4 Beaufort

• Regional Highlights

• Macedonia and Thrace: Clear skies, variable winds 3-4 Beaufort, temperatures -2 to 13°C.
• Ionian Islands and Western Greece: Mostly clear with local clouds. Winds north-northwest at 3-5 Beaufort, temperatures 3 to 17°C, slightly lower inland.
• Cyclades and Crete: Clear with increasing clouds in Crete after noon. Winds north at 5-7 Beaufort, temperatures 9 to 15°C.

Upcoming Weather Outlook

• Tuesday (26/11): Clear skies with slight cloudiness. Frost expected in continental areas during morning and evening.
• Wednesday (27/11): Mostly clear, minor temperature increase.
• Thursday (28/11): Cloudy in the west with local showers in the Ionian Sea. Stable temperatures elsewhere.
• Friday (29/11): Rain and isolated storms in the west, south, and eastern Aegean. Temperature rises slightly, mainly in central and southern areas.

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