Fresh snow at Greek ski resorts

13:17 28/1/2014 - Πηγή: Matrix24

Fresh snow is falling over the last hours in all ski resorts of Greece.
Snow chains are necessary to those who decide to visit the mountains.
Nine ski resorts and 27 ski lifts are currently open with total length 17,713 meters.
The weather is expected to get better on Wednesday

while according to the weather forecast new snowfall is expected from Saturday afternoon.
Cold weather prevails in Northern Greece and particularly in Thessaloniki, Kilkis, Veria and Serres where the temperature is 1C with clouds and rain.
In Edessa, Florina and Grevena the temperature has dropped to -2C, while the ski centers in Kaimaktsalan (Voras Mt.) and Vasilitsa are operating normally.
Snow chains however are needed for vehicles moving from Kerasia to Agios Athansios.
Frost prevails in several sections of the road network of Central and Western Macedonia, therefore drivers should be cautious.

source: ΑΜΝΑ