Winter shows its might in Greece: subzero temperatures recorded in northern Greece

Low temperatures are prevailing in northern Greece, with temperatures dropping to below zero Celsius in many regions.

Despite the sunshine in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia, temperatures in Thessaloniki in particular did not register above 03C.

The lowest temperatures on Wednesday were recorded in western Macedonia and the cities of Ptolemaida and Grevena (-08C), Kozani (-05C) and Florina (-02C).

Snowfall is continuing in some mountain areas of northern Greece, and snow chains are mandatory for vehicles heading to the ski resorts of Voras-Kaimaktsalan (Pella region) and Lailias (Serres region).