48 hours of bad weather with heavy storms, snow, and winds – The “red” areas

A new weather system will affect the country from Saturday to Monday, with heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds being the main characteristics.

According to meteorologists, a deep low-pressure system will impact the country starting Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Clearchos Marousakis states that the weather phenomena will have intensity, duration, and will be widespread.

According to an update from Kolyda, “A deep low-pressure system will affect the country from Saturday afternoon, especially on Sunday until Monday noon, with heavy rain and thunderstorms. In Athens, based on the expected rainfall peak on Sunday, the expected 24-hour rainfall is around 30 mm, with the maximum rainfall reaching 60-65 mm per 24 hours.

Saturday, January 31st Weather

Clouds will temporarily increase in the west with local rains and thunderstorms, particularly in the Ionian. From late evening, the weather will worsen. Elsewhere, there will be intermittent clouds with local rains, and strong thunderstorms may occur on the Aegean islands, especially in the morning. However, by late afternoon, most areas will see the weather improve.

There will be brief snowfalls in the central and northern mountains. Winds will be from the southwest at 4-6 Beaufort in the south, from the northeast at 3-5 Beaufort in the north, and from the southeast in the Ionian at 6 Beaufort by evening. Temperatures will remain stable, ranging from 12-14°C in the north, 15-17°C in the Ionian and most inland areas, and 18-19°C in the southern Aegean.

Sunday, February 1st Weather

Clouds will bring rain and thunderstorms across most of the country. In the west and gradually in Thessaly, central Macedonia, and the eastern Aegean, these phenomena may be strong. The weather will weaken in the west by night.

Snowfall will occur in the mountains of the mainland and, from afternoon, in the northeastern foothills. Winds will be from the east in the north and from the south in the south, 4-6 Beaufort, with strong gusts of 7-8 Beaufort at sea. Temperatures will drop in the central and northern areas.

Monday, February 2nd Weather

Clouds will increase with local rain, and in the eastern islands, there will be sporadic thunderstorms in the morning. Snow will fall in the central and northern mountains, as well as the foothills of the northeastern country.

By afternoon, the weather will improve in the west. Winds will be north-northwest, 4-5 Beaufort in the west, temporarily reaching 6 Beaufort, and 5-7 Beaufort in the east, with gusts reaching 8 Beaufort at sea. Temperatures will fall slightly, especially in the east.