New wave of snowfalls in Greece

State mechanism is on high alert due to the severe weather that has hit the country in the last 24 hours.

According to the latest meteorological data, heavy rains, thunderstorms And snowfalls are expected within the next hours. Today I gathered again scientific commission for risk assessmentto discuss which schools should remain closed in Western and Central Macedonia, And Eastern Macedonia-Thraceas well as measures on motorways.

Commission members asked local mayors to decide which schools will remain closed on Tuesday and updated bans on heavy vehicles on highways, according to the information.

At the same time everything fire services are on standby in areas where severe weather events will continue to occur. Particular attention is paid Peloponnese, Cyclades And Kritawhere heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected.

According to the updated emergency weather bulletinreleased today National Weather Service, “In some places, heavy rains and thunderstorms, snowfalls even at low altitudes and hurricane-force winds will continue until tomorrow. From Wednesday (15/1) the phenomena will gradually weaken, while frost, especially in northern Greece, will persist for the next three days.”

Watch live weather conditions throughout the country:

Details of what ΕΜΥ (National Weather Service) reports:

Tuesday (14/1)

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in the Ionian Sea (mainly in the south), the islands of the North and East Aegean, the Peloponnese (mainly in the west and south), Central Greece, Thessaly (mainly in the east), the Sporades, Eubia and temporarily Cyclades.
• IN Epirus, Macedonia And Thrace Snowfalls will be observed in places in mountainous and foothill areas, as well as in lowland areas, which will gradually weaken. In Thessaly, Central Greece and the Peloponnese, intense snowfall is expected in the mountainous and foothill areas, as well as in the lowland areas of Thessaly and Central Greece (Phthiotis, Boeotia).
• On Aegean Sea There will be gale force northeasterly winds of force 8 and northerly winds of force 9 on the Beaufort scale. Hurricane-force easterly winds of force 7-8 will blow in the Ionian Sea. Gradual weakening is expected from the afternoon hours.

Recommendations for citizens from the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, which reiterates its appeal to citizens to be especially careful and take self-protection measures against the risks associated with intense weather events:

“The General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) has informed the relevant public services, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, to be on high alert for civil protection in order to immediately cope with the consequences of intense weather events phenomena. Particularly in areas where heavy rain, thunderstorms or hurricane-force winds are expected, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection recommends that citizens:

• Secure items that could be carried away by severe weather and cause damage or injury.
• Make sure gutters and drains in homes are not clogged and are functioning properly.
• Avoid crossing streams and streams, either on foot or by vehicle, during thunderstorms and rains, and for several hours after them.
• Avoid outdoor work and activities in marine and coastal areas during intense weather conditions (risk of lightning strikes).
• Take shelter immediately during hail. Get into a building or car and do not leave a safe place until you are sure that the storm has passed. Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.
• Avoid walking under large trees, under hanging signs, and under places where light objects (flower pots, broken glass, etc.) could break loose and fall to the ground (for example, under balconies).
• Strictly follow the instructions of local authorities such as traffic police, etc.

In areas where snowfall and frost are expected, if you are going to travel by car:

• Find out about the weather and road network conditions.
• Have anti-slip chains and a full tank of fuel in your vehicle.
• Travel if necessary, preferably during the daytime, choosing central roads.
• Inform your loved ones about the route you are going to take.
• Change your travel plans to avoid peak weather events.
• Strictly follow the instructions of local authorities such as the traffic police.

If you are traveling on foot:

• Dress in several layers of light clothing instead of just heavy clothing, and wear appropriate shoes to avoid injury from slippery conditions.
• Avoid unnecessary travel during peak weather events (heavy snow, freezing conditions).

Areas with the most rainfall on Monday

According to National Observatory of Athenssignificant amounts of rainfall were recorded until Monday afternoon (13/01) in areas of the Eastern Peloponnese and East Central Greece, as can be seen in the map below. The highest amount of precipitation until 14:00 was recorded at the meteorological station in Spetses – 95.8 millimeters. The map below shows the total precipitation amounts until 14:00 Monday, recorded by the 523 meteorological stations of the automatic network of the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr, and highlights the 8 highest values.

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