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Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
Good morning all.
Very heavy snowfall indeed throughout Athens right now. Numerous problems already around the capital, as temperatures have dropped considerably (-3.3C here in the southeast, down to -7C in the northernmost suburbs) and the roads have been white for some hours already. Accumulations around the city between 10 cm and 70 cm. I took my chances and drove downtown, I will send you some pictures from the centre of Athens later on. Yannis, SE Athens -3.3C, RH 90%, SLP 1011.7 hPa |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
Accumulations are now between 10 cm (beaches) and just over a metre
(Malakasa, northern Attica) in non-mountainous areas around Athens. The temperature within the city of Athens is ranging between -10C (!) and -2C at the moment. BLSN and -SN at the moment here, in SE Athens, with accumulations at 20 cm and drifts up to 40 cm. Now come the pictures. First, the Athens historical centre, of which I've always wished to take snow pictures: Temple of Zeus, with and without flash: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/zeus1.jpg http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/zeus2.jpg Taverna in Athens: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/plaka5.jpg Ice forming in Plaka, Athens: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/plaka6.jpg Theory street, just below the Acropolis: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/theorias.jpg Hephaestus temple (Thisseio): http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/thisseio.jpg Part of the tube line and the Acropolis: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/thisseio6.jpg A cactus downtown: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/zappeio3.jpg Statue downtown: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/zappeio1.jpg A snowman, holding an cup of ex warm coffee: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/thisseio5.jpg A cafe at Thisseio: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/thisseio4.jpg Zappeio megaron: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/zappeio2.jpg View towards the Acropolis from the roman forum http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/plaka4.jpg Plaka, Athens http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/plaka1.jpg The Acropolis hill: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/acropolis2.jpg The Parthenon and the theatre of Herod the Attic: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/acropolis6.jpg http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/acropolis7.jpg http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/acropolis10.jpg Symbol of meteorology, the "Winds" temple http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/aerides1.jpg http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/aerides2.jpg The Forum: http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/agora.jpg Oh, the cabbages in my garden :-( http://dias.aueb.gr/~ikarag/snow/cabbage.jpg The following pictures are from Pericles Z: National road in northern Athens: 50 cm of snow http://www.periz.dial.pipex.com/imag...4/13-0109b.jpg A park in Athens (poor pines) http://www.periz.dial.pipex.com/imag...4/13-0355a.jpg Northern Athens roads: http://www.periz.dial.pipex.com/imag...04/13-0103.jpg More photos from today as the storm was kicking in: http://www.periz.dial.pipex.com/hwpr.htm Schools will remain closed today (so I'm missing an exam at the university, hehe). Driving is already prohibited in many areas of Athens. Yannis, SE Athens ms 4.2C, RH 82%, SLP yuppieeeeee :-) |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
"Yannis" wrote in message ... Accumulations are now between 10 cm (beaches) and just over a metre (Malakasa, northern Attica) in non-mountainous areas around Athens. The temperature within the city of Athens is ranging between -10C (!) and -2C at the moment. Great photos Yannis! Now why can't we have a climate like that? Regards, Ian Sutherland --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.587 / Virus Database: 371 - Release Date: 12/02/2004 |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
Greece really does have one of the best climates in the world.. thats for
sure.. "Yannis" wrote in message ... Good morning all. Very heavy snowfall indeed throughout Athens right now. Numerous problems already around the capital, as temperatures have dropped considerably (-3.3C here in the southeast, down to -7C in the northernmost suburbs) and the roads have been white for some hours already. Accumulations around the city between 10 cm and 70 cm. I took my chances and drove downtown, I will send you some pictures from the centre of Athens later on. Yannis, SE Athens -3.3C, RH 90%, SLP 1011.7 hPa |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
Yannis,
The snowfall even featured on the BBC Breakfast news. Jack |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
Beautiful photos Yannis. Never been to Athens and am now not sure to visit
in the summer or the winter! Thanks, Dave |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:08:34 +0200, "Yannis"
wrote: Accumulations are now between 10 cm (beaches) and just over a metre (Malakasa, northern Attica) in non-mountainous areas around Athens. The temperature within the city of Athens is ranging between -10C (!) and -2C at the moment. BLSN and -SN at the moment here, in SE Athens, with accumulations at 20 cm and drifts up to 40 cm. Now come the pictures. First, the Athens historical centre, of which I've always wished to take snow pictures: Excellent pictures Yannis. BBC Radio Midday News mentioned that Athens Airport is closed at the moment due to snow. Most people over here seem rather surprised to hear that, to say the least. Enjoy it, I'm green with envy! -- Dave |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
"Ian Sutherland" wrote in message . .. Great photos Yannis! Now why can't we have a climate like that? Regards, Ian Sutherland --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.587 / Virus Database: 371 - Release Date: 12/02/2004 Great photos indeed, Athens must be in line for an ice day today? Which must be a very rare event? We could have a climate like that Ian... if we upped sticks and moved 15 hundred miles or so south east. Alex. |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
Do you have any figures for the mountains of Crete, Yannis?
Cheers, Scott "Yannis" wrote in message ... Good morning all. Very heavy snowfall indeed throughout Athens right now. Numerous problems already around the capital, as temperatures have dropped considerably (-3.3C here in the southeast, down to -7C in the northernmost suburbs) and the roads have been white for some hours already. Accumulations around the city between 10 cm and 70 cm. I took my chances and drove downtown, I will send you some pictures from the centre of Athens later on. Yannis, SE Athens -3.3C, RH 90%, SLP 1011.7 hPa |
Very heavy snowfalls in central Greece
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:42:35 +0000, Dave Ludlow
wrote: On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:08:34 +0200, "Yannis" wrote: Accumulations are now between 10 cm (beaches) and just over a metre (Malakasa, northern Attica) in non-mountainous areas around Athens. The temperature within the city of Athens is ranging between -10C (!) and -2C at the moment. BLSN and -SN at the moment here, in SE Athens, with accumulations at 20 cm and drifts up to 40 cm. Now come the pictures. First, the Athens historical centre, of which I've always wished to take snow pictures: Excellent pictures Yannis. BBC Radio Midday News mentioned that Athens Airport is closed at the moment due to snow. Most people over here seem rather surprised to hear that, to say the least. Enjoy it, I'm green with envy! It is rather surprising to many people that the places where they soaked up the sun and the ouzo could be under inches of snow. I was quite surprised myself about 6 years ago to find two inches of snow at Marseilles in November. Some places in the Med must be fairly free of the threat of snow at low levels - Sicily, Malta and the Balearics spring to mind. JPG |
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