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Η Εθνική Μετεωρολογική Υπηρεσία της Ελλάδας προβλέπει αλλαγή καιρού. Αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο θα έρθει ένα ψυχρό μέτωπο με κρύο, βροχές και χιόνι. Στη Μακεδονία , πόλεις όπως η Βέροια και η Θεσσαλονίκη θα έχουν χιόνι. Σύμφωνα με τον Θεόδωρο Κολυδά, θα υπάρξει ενημερωτικό δελτίο καιρού το Σάββατο.

Translation

The National Meteorological Service of Greece forecasts a change in the weather. This weekend, a cold front with low temperatures, rain, and snow is expected. In Macedonia, cities like Veria and Thessaloniki will experience snow. According to Theodoros Kolidas, a weather bulletin will be issued on Saturday.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What type of weather is expected in Greece this weekend?

Cold, rain, and snow are expected in Greece this weekend.

Question 2: Where in Greece is snow specifically predicted?

Snow is specifically predicted in cities like Veria and Thessaloniki in Macedonia.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- national

- predict

- cold

(n.) - front

(f.) - Macedonia

- informative

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▌11/01/2025

The Greek National Meteorological Service (EMY) has forecast a significant change in weather conditions across Greece, starting this weekend. A cold front descending from Northern and Central Europe is expected to bring snow, heavy rains, and a sharp drop in temperatures by up to 14°C.

According to EMY's chief, Theodoros Kolydas, an emergency weather bulletin will be issued on Saturday to provide detailed information on the expected developments. Areas anticipated to be most affected include Western, Central, and Northern Greece, with heavy rain and snow predicted over mountainous regions.

Specific cities in Macedonia, such as Veria, Edessa, and Thessaloniki, are likely to experience snowfall. The cold wave is expected to be accompanied by a Jet Stream, intensifying the adverse conditions in affected regions.

Severe Weather Warning: Snow and Cold Snap in Greece Severe Weather Warning: Snow and Cold Snap in Greece (Illustration)

Further forecasts by meteorologists highlight snowfalls extending to lower altitudes in the regions of Macedonia, Thrace, and Thessaly from Monday onwards. This is due to the interaction of arctic air masses with milder, moist Mediterranean air.

Before the change in weather, the country will experience clearer skies and higher temperatures, reaching up to 19°C in some areas by Saturday. However, by Sunday, the arrival of the cold front will bring widespread rainfall and snow to the north.

The conditions are expected to persist into Monday and Tuesday, with heavy rain and sparse thunderstorms. Additionally, gale-force winds are predicted in the Aegean Sea, potentially posing challenges for maritime travel.

Citizens are advised to stay informed through local weather updates and take necessary precautions in advance of the impending severe weather conditions.

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