A yellow warning is in effect from the Meteorological Service.
As stated, it sets the danger level at Yellow, effective from 6.00 a.m. until 10 p.m. tomorrow night.
According to the warning, prolonged showers and heavy thunderstorms are expected at times.
Detailed forecasts
The barometric low Diomedes, centered on Crete, is moving slowly east and will affect the region until Thursday evening.
Today's weather will be mainly cloudy and partly cloudy at times, with localised showers at times, gradually in most areas, and isolated thunderstorms. On the higher peaks of the Troodos or locally in the higher mountains it will snow at times. Locally the phenomena are likely to be prolonged or intense. Thin dust observed will gradually subside. Winds will initially be south to southwest, moderate and locally strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort, but in the windward mountains and on the northwestern coast, up to very strong, 5 to 6 Beaufort. In the afternoon it will become southwest to west, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort in the leeward areas and up to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort in the onshore areas. The sea will be slightly choppy to choppy on the leeward side, but choppy on the leeward side, but choppy to choppy in the morning. Temperatures will rise to around 17 degrees inland, around 19 on the coast and around 7 degrees in the higher mountains.
Tonight the weather will be partly cloudy and partly cloudy, with localised showers and isolated thunderstorms expected, mainly in the western half of the island. Locally, in the higher mountains, snowfall is expected. Winds will be mainly southwest to west, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, and occasionally in the west up to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will become a little rough, in the south and east, but on the rest of the coast up to rough. Temperatures will drop to around 6 degrees inland, around 10 degrees on the coast and around zero in the higher mountains, where frost will form.
On Thursday the weather will be partly cloudy and partly cloudy, with localised showers at times, gradually in most areas, and isolated thunderstorms. On the higher peaks of the Troodos or locally in the higher mountains it will snow at times. Locally the phenomena are likely to be prolonged or even intense. In the evening the weather is expected to gradually improve.
On Friday the weather will be mainly clear, with locally increasing clouds at times. In the afternoon, isolated light showers are likely to occur in areas south of the Troodos mountain range or light snowfall, locally in the higher mountains. On Saturday, the weather will be mainly clear, with scattered clouds at times.
Temperatures are expected to fall gradually until Friday, to be just below average, with a slight rise on Saturday.
The snow depth at Troodos Square, at the time of writing, was 12 cm.
Road conditions
Only the roads Karvouna-Troodos, Platron-Troodos, and Prodromos-Troodos remain open for vehicles with all-wheel drive or equipped with anti-skid chains, due to slippery road surfaces.
There are no particular problems on the motorways and on the road network in urban areas, however, due to the rainfall that occurred in places during the night, the road surface may be slippery in several places.
The Police recommend special attention to those travelling on the road network and drivers are advised to drive at a safe, low speed and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
It should be noted that the situation on the road network is variable due to the prevailing winter conditions.
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