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Strong Winds and Rain Forecast - Temperature to Drop on Friday

Published February 26, 2026, 09:20
Strong Winds and Rain Forecast - Temperature to Drop on Friday

Greece is being affected by a cold air mass, resulting in strong winds and rain. Today, sunny spells will alternate with increased cloud cover and isolated showers, with light snowfall expected in higher mountainous areas. Winds will be northwesterly, reaching up to 6 Beaufort locally, and the sea will be rough. The temperature will be around 16 degrees Celsius inland and 18 degrees Celsius on the coasts. Tonight, increased cloud cover will continue, with a possibility of rain, mainly in the north, and snow in the mountains. There is also a possibility of sleet in lower altitude mountainous areas. Winds will remain northwesterly with similar intensity, while the temperature will drop to 5 degrees Celsius inland and -3 degrees Celsius in higher mountainous areas, where frost is expected. The forecast for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday includes locally increased cloud cover and isolated rain or snowfall in the mountains. Until Saturday, light snowfall or sleet is expected in lower altitude mountainous areas. There is a possibility of frost formation in plain areas during the evenings of Friday and Saturday. The temperature will drop slightly on Friday and will be below average, but will gradually rise until Sunday. The snow level in Hionistra is already 1 centimeter.