Icy chaos in Greece: Winter storm brings fleet of challenges
A Minimalist Winter Occurs in Greece
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Feeling the icy grip of winter like never before, Greece has been taking quite the weather rollercoaster! The storm that hit recently didn't play nice, with temperatures plummeting up to 20 degrees overnight in the northern regions, turning the thermometer from a mild 20°C to a chilly -2°C in Thessaloniki! Roads were closed, and salt trucks were deployed to help melt the snow as schools remained shut due to the poor conditions, as announced by ERTnews.
This chill-out experience is expected to last until mid-week, according to Greek weather services. But while northern Greece bitterly faces the cold, tourists on the southern island of Crete enjoy balmy spring vibes with sunshine and just the occasional shower.
Now, farmers up north have their hands full, especially those who cultivate cherries, pears, and plums. The sudden, frost-tastic change in weather could put a damper on their crops' blooms, reaching a crescendo of worry for the farmers' livelihoods. With Greece's hottest summer and warmest winter on record in 2024, its agricultural sector may need to contend with unpredictable, extreme weather patterns[4].
Further investigations are needed to gauge the extent of school closures and farming disruptions caused by the recent storm. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the towns up north pull through!
[4] Increased climate concerns could have profound consequences for Greece's agricultural sector. (source: climatechangenews.com)
- In small communities across northern Greece, the sudden drop in temperatures has raised concerns among small and medium-sized undertakings that rely on delicate crops like cherries, pears, and plums, as the frost could potentially harm their blooms.
- Overnight, the small and medium-sized undertakings in the affected areas were forced to shut down due to the weather conditions, including schools and local businesses, as a result of the storm leaving icy roads impassable.
- Urban life in the southern city of Crete, however, continues uninterrupted as the small and medium-sized businesses enjoy a balmy climate, contrasting the icy chaos experienced in the northern regions, highlighting the stark difference in weather conditions across Greece at this time.
