The first snows fell in many areas of Northern Greece.

In particular, the snowman made his appearance in areas outside of Thessaloniki, with anti-skid chains being necessary in the settlements of Asvestochori, Exohi, Filiro and Hortiati of the Municipal Unit of Hortiati.

Western Macedonia also dressed in “white”. Today Wednesday 10/1 some school units will remain closed while in others the bell will ring one hour late.

In the PE of Kozani and in the municipalities of Kozani and Eordaia all Primary and Secondary Education units will operate at 9.15

Furthermore, according to onlarissa.gr, the residents of Larissa since yesterday Tuesday have woken up to a snowy landscape as the new wave of bad weather began during Monday in the villages.

The schools that will not operate today, Wednesday

Thessaloniki

According to thestival.gr, the co-located 2nd Kindergarten and 4th Primary School of Pylaia will remain closed until today. Since Sunday morning, crews from the municipality have been working non-stop at the school site to normalize the damage caused by the natural disaster, also cooperating with the crews of EDA THESS for the reactivation of the natural gas. The latter is the most important problem for the reopening of the school that needs to be addressed

Schools in Sochos are closed by decision of the Mayor of Lagada Municipality, Nikis Andreadou. As reported by the Municipality of Lagadas, the development of weather phenomena, with the heavy snowfall in Sochos, led the Mayor of the Municipality of Lagadas, Niki Andreadou, to the decision to remain closed on Wednesday, January 10, all Primary and Secondary Education schools, as well as the KDAP and the kindergartens.

“The decision was made with the safety of the students in mind, since the very low temperatures that will prevail during the night will result in slippery roads”, the relevant announcement states.

Vathy Avlida

Following a decision by the Mayor of Chalkide, Elena Vaka, the operation of the Vatheos Avlida Primary School is temporarily suspended for today, Wednesday, January 10, due to a planned power outage in the wider area, for the implementation of works by DEDDIE.

Samothrace

The decision not to operate the schools of Samothraki today was made by the mayor of Thanasis Vitsas, due to the weather conditions prevailing on the arid island.

Florina

By decision of the Mayor of Florina, Mr. Vassilis Giannakis, on Wednesday, January 10, the primary and secondary schools of the Municipality of Florina will remain closed, due to the low temperatures prevailing in the region. Also, the KDAP of the Municipality of Florina will remain closed. Kindergartens will operate as normal.

An hour later his schools will be open Municipality of Prespa

By decision of the Mayor of Prespa Giorgos Stergiou, on Wednesday January 10, 2024, classes in the school units of the Municipality of Prespa will start one hour later, due to the low temperatures prevailing in the area. The daycare center will operate as normal.

Larissa

The suspension of three school units of Larissa due to emergency damage to the heating system was decided by the Municipality of Larissa with relevant announcements.

In particular, these are the following:

  • Larissa Special Primary School
  • Special Kindergarten of Larisa
  • KDAP – Disabled Persons of the Municipality of Larissa

The suspension is valid until January 11, 2024.

*With information from thestival.gr, onlarissa.gr