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The winds are howling and the clouds are thickening as the cold air mass refuses to let go just yet. Prepare for a blustery Wednesday with strong gusts and rough seas, while dust and rain queue up for the second half of the week.
The sunshine has retreated behind a veil of grey as a cold air mass continues to dominate the forecast. But today, the chill isn't the only headline. The wind is picking up, making for a blustery mid-week shift.
Today is defined by mid- and high-level clouds, creating a moody canopy over the island. While it might look ominous, the real action is at ground level. Winds are blowing from the northeast to east, starting as moderate to strong (4 to 5 Beaufort) but intensifying by the afternoon to strong or even very strong (5 to 6 Beaufort) locally. If you are near the coast, expect a rough sea; the waves are matching the wind's energy today.
Temperatures remain stubborn. We are looking at highs of just 12°C inland and 15°C along the coast. In the higher mountainous areas, it’s a shivering 3°C, with frost continuing to linger locally.
Tonight, the wind won't be dying down. Gusts of 5 to 6 Beaufort will continue, keeping the seas rough to wavy. The clouds will persist, and we might see the first few drops of isolated showers breaking through overnight.
The end of the week is bringing a cocktail of weather phenomena.
Thursday & Friday: The umbrellas will need to come out. Expect mainly cloudy skies with local rain, and don't be surprised if you hear a rumble of thunder. To add to the mix, light dust will make an appearance in the atmosphere from Thursday onwards. The silver lining is that temperatures will finally start to climb, reaching seasonal averages by Friday.
Saturday: The unsettled pattern holds, with more local rain and isolated thunderstorms expected.
Snow update: For those tracking the winter wonderland, the snow depth at Chionistra remains steady at 21 centimeters.
