Attica residents, brace yourselves for a blast of bad weather as the National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued a severe weather warning for the region. The weather system named “Barbara” is expected to hit Attica starting Sunday (05/02/2023) morning and bring with it heavy snow, low temperatures, and gusting winds.
The cause of this weather event is attributed to low air fronts from northern Europe moving southward and colliding with high pressure fronts in the Attica region. Snowfall is expected to start early on Sunday and intensify as the day progresses, affecting lower areas of Attica in the afternoon. In addition, icy conditions and low temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees cooler than the current temperature are expected to accompany the snowfall, with windy conditions expected to hit the seas at noon.
What to expect
Snowfall: On Sunday (02/05/2023), the North Aegean islands, Thrace, and Chalkidiki will be affected by snowfall from early morning hours. By noon, the snowfall will extend further south to the Sporades, eastern parts of Thessaly, Evia, and Eastern Mainland, particularly Boeotia and Attica, with snowfall also noted in the lowlands of these regions.
In the afternoon, mountainous to semi-mountainous areas of the central and northern Cyclades and Crete will experience snowfall. Snowstorms will mainly occur over coastal and offshore areas of the Aegean. On Monday (02/06/2023), intermittent heavy snowfall is expected to continue on the North Aegean islands, the Sporades, Evia, Eastern Mainland, the Cyclades, and Crete.
Low Temperatures: A gradual drop in temperature is expected from Sunday, with icy conditions mainly in the inland areas and thick frost locally in central and northern regions.
Windy Conditions: Northerly-northeastern winds of intensity 8 to 9 beauforts are expected in the Aegean from Sunday noon and will gradually weaken from Sunday afternoon in the Ionian and from Tuesday (02/07/2023) in the Aegean.
In conclusion
Attica residents should prepare for the incoming bad weather “Barbara” and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Keep updated with the latest weather warnings and stay warm.
