Severe weather front hits Greece

(24 Jan 2022) Heavy snow hit Greece early Monday, with blizzards and sub-freezing temperatures in many parts of the country, including the capital Athens and many Aegean islands.
Authorities have warned the public to limit their movements over Monday and Tuesday, while schools shifted to online classes only.
The snow was coming down thick and fast in central Athens, settling on the marble columns of the ancient Acropolis.
Authorities sent out emergency alerts to cellphones in the wider Athens area on Monday morning warning of severe snowfall over the next few hours and calling on people to avoid any unnecessary movement.
Snow chains were mandatory for cars in parts of the northern fringes of the capital.  
Snow is common in the Greek mountains and in the northern part of the country, but is more infrequent in central Athens and on Aegean islands.
Last year, the Greek capital was hit by a major snowstorm that caused severe problems, knocking out power for days in certain neighborhoods and making all streets impassable without snow chains. Thousands of trees buckled and fell from the weight of the snow.

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