The historical snow event of 2008...
http://nifada.com/diary/2008/17_February_snow/snow_17022008.htm
Source: http://nifada.com/

--- In eurochase@yahoogroups.com, "Makhs" <trekkergr@...> wrote:
>
> "State Mechanism on the Alert
>
> Snow and Icy Cold 18 Feb 2008 15:18:00
>
> Despite sunshine today, temperatures remain below zero in most parts
> of the country. Snowfall continues in Eboia, the Cyclades and Crete.
> Athens-Lamia and Athens –Korinthos national roads have opened to
> vehicular travel, including lorries, however, snow chains are
> requested in many parts of provincial roads. Tens of villages are cut
> off while there is power cut in some regions.
>
> Conditions in Attika are gradually returning to normal but citizens
> should be careful of potentially slick roads. Blue and trolley buses
> are running in some routes while the suburban train, the tram and OSE
> (Hellenic Railroads) are running on their regular schedule. The
> electric train is operating and expected to extend its routes while
> the METRO will operate on 24 –hour basis. Some scheduled flights are
> departing with difficulties from Eleftherios Benizelos Airport. Ships
> remain ancored at Rafina port while only closed type ships are
> sailing from Piraeus port to Argosaronikos islands.
>
> Athens, Piraeus and East Attika prefectures announced that schools
> will remain closed on Tuesday. The state mechanism is still placed on
> the alert and according to the Civil Protection General Secretariat
> citizens' assistance cases are being successfully dealt so far.
> The good news comes from the Meteorological Service, which has
> forecast gradual abatement of bad weather, however, icy cold will
> stay tomorrow mainly in central and northern parts of the country.
> Citizens are advised to take precautions and avoid vehicular travel
> and to use snow chains where necessary."
>
> Source: http://news.ert.gr/en/c/2/31000.asp
>
> Makis,Athens
>