"Elpida" Weather System Brings Snow & Low Temperatures
- by XpatAthens
- Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Relatively heavy snowfall and ice prompted the Traffic Police to close off the top section of the road leading up to Mount Parnitha, on Wednesday, January 19th. According to the national weather service, Wednesday’s chill will ease on Thursday and Friday before returning with a vengeance on Saturday.
The country is currently being affected by a so-called Polar Jet Stream, fast-flowing, narrow, meandering air currents in the atmosphere coming from the North-West.
The weather system “Elpida” is expected to bring heavy snow and abnormally low temperatures that will remain at least until the middle of next week.
According to the director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, the first “wave” hits on Wednesday, January 19th, without significant effects. However, the second “wave” is expected to hit on Saturday with thunderstorms, snow, and a noticeable drop in temperature.
“Elpida” weather system will bring “polar” temperatures, with the country entering a phase of prolonged cold weather. The intensity and extent of these weather phenomena, however, are still unknown and entirely dependent on the exact location and course of the system.
According to the most recent forecast data, however, very heavy snowfalls are likely to occur on most of the Aegean islands.
To avoid frost damage on hydrometers and water pipes, precautionary measures should be put into action, such as covering/insulating hydrometers or emptying the water pipes overnight.
If you live in one of Greece’s mountainous areas, prepare yourself for an emergency by creating and storing a supply of water that will meet your family’s needs.
At a glance
The country is currently being affected by a so-called Polar Jet Stream, fast-flowing, narrow, meandering air currents in the atmosphere coming from the North-West.
The weather system “Elpida” is expected to bring heavy snow and abnormally low temperatures that will remain at least until the middle of next week.
According to the director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, the first “wave” hits on Wednesday, January 19th, without significant effects. However, the second “wave” is expected to hit on Saturday with thunderstorms, snow, and a noticeable drop in temperature.
“Elpida” weather system will bring “polar” temperatures, with the country entering a phase of prolonged cold weather. The intensity and extent of these weather phenomena, however, are still unknown and entirely dependent on the exact location and course of the system.
According to the most recent forecast data, however, very heavy snowfalls are likely to occur on most of the Aegean islands.
To avoid frost damage on hydrometers and water pipes, precautionary measures should be put into action, such as covering/insulating hydrometers or emptying the water pipes overnight.
If you live in one of Greece’s mountainous areas, prepare yourself for an emergency by creating and storing a supply of water that will meet your family’s needs.
At a glance
- Weather deterioration during the weekend with heavy snowfall, not only in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas but even in lowland areas of central and northern Greece.
- The temperature will drop significantly by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.
- The winds will blow 5 to 6 and 7 Beaufort in the Aegean and up to 8 and 9 Beaufort during the weekend.
Originally published in Greek on: protothema.gr
Translated by: Codico Lab