Bad weather “Barbara”: The whole country is on alert – The first snows have fallen – Watch live how the phenomenon moves

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The state machinery is on high alert as the storm ‘Barbara’ has already started its advance

Authorities throughout the country are already on alert as today the bad weather “Barbara” is expected to start showing its teeth.

According to the forecasts, heavy snowfall is expected in many areas of the country, including the basin.

It has already started snowing since Saturday night in Villas, northwest of Athens, at an altitude of about 500 meters and in Hippocrates.

At the same time, in northern and central Evia we had night heavy snowfall also in the Kerasia region.

See the progress of the snow from Windy:

Where and when will it snow?

According to the latest, updated bulletin of dangerous phenomena of the EMY, snowfalls are expected:

1. From the early hours of the morning on the northern Aegean islands, Halkidiki and Thrace. The phenomena from the midday hours in Halkidiki and Thrace will present a temporary recession.

2. From the midday hours, they will intensify and affect (and lower altitude areas), the Sporades, Thessaly (especially eastern Magnesia), Evia and eastern Sterea.

3. From the afternoon in the Cyclades (mainly in the mountains) as well as in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of Crete, where it will be thick at times.

B) On Monday (06/02/2023) at times heavy snowfall will continue to occur on the northern Aegean islands, Thrace, Sporades, Evia, eastern Sterea, the Cyclades and Crete.

C) Especially for Attica, snowfall will occur from the midday hours of Sunday, in the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas which will intensify from noon, mainly in the north and east, so it will also snow in areas with a lower altitude. The snowfall will show a temporary recession during the night, while on Monday it will continue but with less intensity.

D) On Tuesday (07/02/2023), snowfall is expected to continue in eastern Greece from Thessaly and further south (rainy areas) as well as in the Cyclades and Crete, but with less intensity.

The weather forecast for Sunday

ATTICA

Weather: Increased clouds with local rain or sleet. Snowfall will occur from the morning hours in the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, while from noon it will intensify, mainly in the east and north where it will snow in areas with lower altitude.

Winds: Northwest 5 to 6 and locally 7 Beaufort. They will gradually turn to NNEs and strengthen locally in the east to 9 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 02 to 06 degrees Celsius. In the north 2 to 3 degrees lower.

THESSALONIKI

Weather: Clouds temporarily increased with sleet and snow in the surrounding mountains. The phenomena in the afternoon hours will stop.

Winds: Northwest 6 to 7 Beaufort.

Temperature: From (minus one) -01 to 04 degrees Celsius.

MACEDONIA, THRACE

Weather: Clouds with sleet and snow in the mountains and semi-mountains. The phenomena in Halkidiki and Thrace will be strong in some places until noon, while they will stop in the late afternoon in western and central Macedonia.

Winds: In western and central Macedonia north-northwesterly 5 to 7 Beaufort, in the rest of the areas north-northeasterly with the same intensity and in the sea areas locally 8 Beaufort.

Temperature: From (minus two) -02 to 05 degrees Celsius. In western Macedonia 3 to 4 degrees lower.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIROS, WESTERN Mainland, WESTERN PELOPONNISE

Weather: Temporarily increased clouds with local rains mainly in the Ionian Islands and the western Peloponnese. Temporary snowfalls will occur in the early morning hours in the continental highlands, as well as in semi-mountainous areas of Epirus and western Mainland.

Winds: Northerly 4 to 6 and in the Ionian locally 7 to 8 Beaufort, with gradual weakening from the afternoon.

Temperature: From 03 to 10 degrees Celsius. In the interior of Epirus 3 to 4 degrees lower.

THESSALIA, EASTERN CONTINENTA, EASTERN PELOPONNISUS

Weather: Increased clouds with local rains or sleet and snow in the continental highlands and semi-mountains of Thessaly and eastern Sterea. The snowfall from the midday hours will intensify and affect (and areas with lower altitude), the Sporades, Thessaly (mainly eastern Magnesia) and eastern Sterea, where in Boeotia they will also extend to lowland areas.

Winds: Northwest 5 to 7 and locally in the east 8 Beaufort. They will gradually turn to north-northeasterly and strengthen locally to the east and south to 9 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 01 to 08 degrees Celsius. In the north 2 to 3 degrees lower.

CYCLADES, CRETE

Weather: Increased clouds with local rain and sporadic thunderstorms. Snowfall will occur from the afternoon hours in the mountains, mainly in the northern Cyclades (mainly in the mountains), as well as in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of Crete, where the snowfall will be heavy at times.

Winds: West Northwest 5 to 7 Beaufort which will gradually turn to North Northeast and strengthen to 8 to 9 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 05 to 10 degrees Celsius.

EAST AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANISE

Weather: Cloudy with local rain and sporadic storms. At night the phenomena will be limited to the south. Heavy snowfall in places will occur from the early morning hours in the north.

Winds: In the north northeast 6 to 8 Beaufort gradually strengthening locally to 9 Beaufort. In the south northwest 4 to 6 Beaufort which will gradually turn to north northeast 7 to 8 and locally 9 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 04 to 12 degrees Celsius. In the north 3 to 4 degrees lower.

EUBOEA

Weather: Increased clouds with local rain or sleet and possible isolated thunderstorms. Snowfall will initially occur in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, which will intensify and extend to lower altitude areas from midday.

Winds: Northwest 6 to 8 Beaufort. They will gradually turn to NNEs and strengthen locally in the south to 9 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 00 (zero) to 05 degrees Celsius.

FORECAST FOR FORECAST FOR TOMORROW MONDAY 06-02-2023

In eastern Macedonia, Thrace, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Sporades, Evia, the eastern and southern parts of Thessaly, eastern Sterea including Attica, the Cyclades and Crete increased clouds with snow, while rain and local storms will occur in the southern sea and coastal areas. Snow will fall intermittently in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as in lower altitude areas of Evia, eastern Sterea, the islands of the northern Aegean, the Sporades and Crete.

In the rest of the areas a few clouds which will gradually increase and during the night it is possible that a little snow will fall in the mountains of the Peloponnese.

The winds will blow from northern directions, in the east 6 to 7 and in the Aegean 8 to 9 Beaufort and in the west 4 to 6 Beaufort.

The temperature will drop slightly and the maximum temperature will not exceed 6 to 7 degrees Celsius in the eastern mainland and 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in the western mainland and the islands. Frost will be noted in continental areas in the morning and evening hours, which in the west, center and north will be locally strong.

FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 07-02-2023

In the eastern mainland, Evia, the Sporades, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Cyclades and Crete, increased clouds with sleet or rain in the southern sea and coastal areas. Snow will fall in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas and temporarily in lower altitude areas of eastern Thessaly, eastern Sterea, Evia, Sporades and Crete. A weakening of the phenomena is expected from the afternoon.

In the rest of the areas few clouds temporarily increased.

The winds will blow in the east northeast 5 to 7 and in the Aegean temporarily in the morning 8 Beaufort and in the west east northeast 4 to 5 Beaufort.

The temperature will not change appreciably and will remain below normal levels for the season. Frost will be noted in continental areas in the morning and evening hours, which in the west, center and north will be locally strong.

FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 08-02-2023

In the west and north a few clouds that will gradually increase in the west and possibly a few snows in the highlands of Epirus, western Sterea and Peloponnese. In the rest of the areas, clouds with local rains or sleet in the plains and sea-coastal parts, while snowfalls will occur in the mountainous-semi-mountainous areas and possibly temporarily in lower altitude areas of the eastern mainland.

The winds will blow in the east northeast 5 to 7 and in the Aegean temporarily in the morning 8 Beaufort and in the west east northeast 4 to 5 Beaufort.

The temperature will not change appreciably and will remain below normal levels for the season. Frost will be noticed in the continental areas in the morning and evening hours, which in the mountains will be locally strong.

Civil Protection recommendations for drivers and pedestrians

The General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be especially careful, ensuring that self-protection measures are taken against risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.

In particular, in areas where snowfall and frost are predicted:

If they are going to travel by car:

-To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network
– Have anti-skid chains on their vehicle and a full tank of fuel
-To travel, if necessary, preferably during the day preferring the main roads
-To inform their relatives about the route they are going to follow
-To change their travel schedule to avoid peak weather conditions
– To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.

If moving on foot:

-Dress in several layers of light clothing instead of one heavy garment and wear appropriate shoes to avoid slippery injuries
-To avoid unnecessary movements during the peak of the phenomena (heavy snowfall, freezing conditions)

Also, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or gale-force winds are expected to occur:

– To secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
-To make sure that the gutters and downspouts of the houses are not blocked and are working properly.
-Avoid crossing torrents and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rainfall, but also for several hours after the end of their event
-Avoid outdoor work and activities in marine and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
-Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.
-Avoid passing under large trees, under posted signs and in general through areas where light objects (e.g. pots, broken glass, etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (e.g. under balconies ).
– To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.

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