Severe sub-zero weather condition brings big snowfall to Athens

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    Rare heavy snowfall in the streets of Athens and on the Acropolis

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    Rare heavy snowfall in the streets of Athens (Picture: Rex/ AP/Reuters)

    Athens has actually been brought to a grinding halt by unseasonally heavy snow and sub-zero temperature levels.

    Average winter season temperature levels in the Greek capital generally hover in between 8 °-13(***************** ) °(****************** )C in(********************************************************************************************************************************************** )however the ancient city has actually been plunged into a deep freeze by a cold front.

    The winter season storm, called Elpis by the National Meteorological Service, is anticipated to trigger interruption for a couple of days.

    Athens and lots of Aegean islands have actually been covered in snow, with individuals alerted to restrict their journeys to necessary journeys just.

    Majors roadways have actually been closed and paths in and out of Athens were gridlocked on Monday as commuters attempted to work out difficult conditions.

    Schools have actually been shut with a federal government representative, Giannis Oikonomou stating more than 46,000 school classes throughout the nation were being held online.

    The Lycabettus hill (the highest point in Athens) covered with snow

    The Lycabettus hill (the acme in Athens) covered with snow (Picture: AP)

    A Greek Presidential Guard performs his sentry duty at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier

    A Greek Presidential Guard performs his sentry responsibility at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier (Picture: Reuters)

    epa09706016 A woman stands during a snowfall in central Athens, Greece, 24 January 2022. A bad weather front, named ???Elpis??? by the National Meteorological Services (EMY), has caused frozen temperatures, stormy winds and heavy snowfall since 22 January. A second and even more severe ???Elpis??? has started on 24 January and is expected to continue on 25 January. EPA/Yannis Kolesidis

    Athens and lots of Aegean islands have actually been covered in snow (Picture: EPA)

    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aristidis Vafeiadakis/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock (12773087af) Mother with her son play with snow during a heavy snowfall in the center of Athens. The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday Heavy Snowfall in Greece, Athens - 24 Jan 2022

    People have actually had the ability to take pleasure in the snow which has actually brought Athens to a grinding halt (Picture: Aristidis Vafeiadakis/ ZUMA Press Wire/ REX/Shutterstock)

    The weather condition has actually likewise resulted in Covid vaccination consultations being rescheduled for later on in the week.

    Authorities sent emergency situation notifies to cellular phone in the broader Athens location on Monday early morning caution of extreme snowfall over the next couple of hours and contacting individuals to prevent any unneeded motion.

    Mr Oikonomou stated conditions would continue to be ‘difficult’ onTuesday

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    Civil defense authorities have actually established coordination centers with the involvement of the fire department, cops, the militaries and regional authorities to take on any possible issues, he stated.

    It hasn’t all been bad news though, as individuals not able to go to work or school have actually been out taking pleasure in the unseasonal weather condition by having snowball battles in the street.

    They have actually likewise been dealt with to the unusual sight of landmarks such as the Acropolis covered in snow.

    Snow prevails in the Greek mountains and in the northern part of the nation, however unusual in main Athens and the Aegean islands.

    Last year, the Greek capital was struck by a significant snowstorm that triggered extreme issues, knocking out power for days in specific areas and making all streets blockaded without snow chains.

    Drivers clean their cars as vehicles are stuck in traffic in the Attiki Odos motorway, during heavy snowfall in Athens, Greece, January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas

    People were alerted to just take necessary journeys (Picture: Reuters)

    epa09706142 A woman walks amidst snowfall in Athens, Greece, 24 January 2022. A bad weather front, named Elpis by the National Meteorological Services (EMY), has caused frozen temperatures, stormy winds and heavy snowfall since 22 January. A second and even more severe Elpis has started on 24 January and is expected to continue on 25 January. EPA/ALEXANDROS VLACHOS

    The bad weather condition is anticipated to last for a number of days (Picture: EPA)

    Thousands of trees buckled and fell from the weight of the snow.

    Greece is not the only nation to be experiencing a cold wave.

    In surrounding Albania to the north, all primary and high schools closed for 3 days today since of winter.

    Authorities recommended individuals to prevent driving as freezing temperature levels struck throughout the nation.

    Temperatures reached -17 ° in eastern Albania, separating some locations and triggering issues to the electrical power and water system.

    Many rural roadways have actually been obstructed.

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