March confirmed its reputation as a… itch, since in its mountainous regions Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Karditsa and Trikala, snow fell just before we crossed the threshold of spring.

The images that have seen the light of day are eerie, with the landscapes in “white” making up a fairytale landscape. The drop in temperature in these areas is noticeable.

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Thessaloniki – Halkidiki

In particular, snowflakes fell in Hortiatis, Asvestochori, Filiros, but also in Sochos and Dorkada, without causing any particular problems. The provincial road Hortiati – Agios Vassiliou remained closed until 8 am, due to the snowfall.

Chalcidice

Snowfall also occurred in the highlands of Halkidiki, such as Taxiarchis and Arnaia, which were “dressed” in white, while the scene is similar in areas with high altitude in both Imathia and Kilkis. The movement of vehicles in parts of the mountainous road network of these prefectures is carried out with anti-skid chains.

Chalcidice

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The weather also showed its “teeth” in Western Macedonia, where snowfall was recorded in Kozani and Florina, while the mercury dropped below zero in the morning.

Trikala

Trikala

The snow reached 20 points in the mountainous areas of the Trikala Regional Unit, although we are in the middle of March, and at an altitude of more than 800 meters, without, however, having created any problems in the movements on the provincial and national road network.

Trikala

The deputy governor of Trikala, Christos Michalakis, with statements to APE-MPE, draws the attention of drivers to their movements, while the drop in temperature is also noticeable in the plains of the Trikala Region.

Trikala

Carditsa

The snow has reached up to 15 centimeters in the mountains of the Karditsa Regional Unit, with the deputy governor Mr. Konstantinos Noussios in statements to APE-MPE drawing the attention of drivers during their movements in the places where there is snow.

Carditsa

Morning Newspaper of Livadi

Mr. Noussios emphasizes that there are no problems in the provincial and national road network, while the temperature in P.E. is also falling. Karditsa. Six machines of P.E. Karditsa operates on the entire road network and all roads are clear.

Morning Newspaper of Livadi

Morning Newspaper of Livadi