Ferry operations in Greece began a gradual resumption on Sunday, January 11th, as strong winds that had previously kept vessels alongside moderated sufficiently to permit departures. Authorities indicated, however, that the improvement in conditions was likely to be temporary.
State broadcaster ERT reported that most ferry routes returned to service from early Sunday, with the majority of sailings from the port of Piraeus departing after 07:00 a.m. Despite the easing of wind conditions, officials and ferry operators advised passengers to verify schedules before travelling, noting that individual services could still be cancelled at short notice due to variable weather.
Meteorological services cautioned that the brief reduction in wind strength was expected to give way to another period of unsettled and colder conditions from later Sunday into Monday. Forecasts indicated that gale-force winds could redevelop across parts of the Aegean Sea, while heavy rainfall and thunderstorms were anticipated in the Dodecanese.
Snowfall was also forecast for mountainous and northern regions, with the possibility of snow at lower elevations in parts of northern Greece. Temperatures were expected to decline significantly, particularly in the north, where widespread frost was forecast overnight and into Monday.
Authorities noted that while ferry services were resuming with caution, deteriorating conditions on land could lead to further disruption, with more stable weather not anticipated until the middle of the week.