Weather hazards
Fall and winter shrinking due to climate change
Climate change is effectively reducing the year's seasons to two, according to the head of the Greek Meteorological Society.
"We have observed the expansion of summer into the fall, while winter - especially the winter of 2023 - is showing higher temperatures, mainly because of climate change," Panagiotis Nastos told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.
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Weather In Bulgaria On January 20-21: Snowfall And Blizzards
Get ready for a wintry weekend as Bulgaria braces for a cold snap accompanied by moderate to strong northeasterly winds and widespread snowfall. The forecast for January 20 paints a picture of overcast skies with snowfall across the country, turning to rain in the eastern parts before noon. Snow cover is expected to reach up to 10 cm thickness, rising to 30 cm in the Rhodopes and Rila.
Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Issues Urgent Warning on Avalanche Risks
The Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service is sounding the alarm over potential avalanche hazards in the country's mountainous regions in the coming days. Despite favorable conditions for hiking in lower elevations, the rescue service emphasizes the heightened risk in areas with significant snow cover.
Snow front will paralyze Europe
From Tuesday evening heavy snow is expected in central and northern Germany. The southern parts of Germany can expect "heavy freezing rain".
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Record-Breaking Arctic Cold Grips the U.S. with Temperatures Plummeting to -56°C
A bone-chilling Arctic cold front is sweeping across the United States, bringing temperatures to an unprecedented minus 56 degrees Celsius in certain regions. Montana and the Dakotas are grappling with the most extreme conditions, resulting in reported casualties.
Snow cover in short supply in Europe, and Greece
Only a small layer of artificial snow creates the necessary conditions for skiers in the Alps. Europe, including Greece, is gradually losing its snow due to climate change, with serious effects not only on the economy, since ski tourism is severely affected, but also on the environment.
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Ski resort on Mt Pilio top open on Friday
The ski resort of Agriolefkes on Mount Pilio, central Greece, will open on Friday, following the recent snowfall, the operating company said on Thursday.
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Türkiye grapples with new cold wave, heavy rains
With a new cold wave coming from Iceland to hit the country, the Turkish State Meteorology Service warns of heavy precipitation and snowfall ahead as temperatures will further go down in the coming days.
Precipitation will continue in the west of the country on Jan. 8 and move toward the north from the western region to the Black Sea on Jan. 9, according to the bureau.
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Weekend storms coming
The weather will steadily deteriorate from late Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening, according to an emergency advisory issued by the National Meteorological Service (EMY).
Heavy showers and thunderstorms, as well as strong gusts, will be the primary elements of the weather shift.
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How to shield Greece from the climate crisis
Last year ushered in intense and devastating climate phenomena on all scales: global, regional (Europe-Mediterranean) and local (Greece).
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