Polar Temperatures Continue - Snow Expected In Downtown Athens

Heavy snow interrupted traffic on the Kastoria-Florina and Florina-Kastoria provincial road network via Vitsi on Monday, while motorists on the Arnissa-Vorra Pellas sky resort were advised to use snow chains. Meanwhile, the mountains in northern Greece and in Thessaly also received heavy amounts of snow, and temperatures fell below 0 degrees Celsius.

According to forecasts, the bad weather will continue throughout Tuesday with heavy snowfall and low temperatures in the eastern and northern parts of the country, especially at higher altitudes.

Snow should also be expected in the Attica region, with the surrounding mountains Pendeli, Parnitha and Immitos already turning white.

It is expected that the snowfall will be heavier in the northern suburbs of the Greek capital but some flakes might also make their appearance in downtown Athens.