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Limnos Island Covered in Snow on New Year's Day

Published January 2, 2026, 15:19
Limnos Island Covered in Snow on New Year's Day

Limnos Island was entirely covered in snow on New Year's Day due to heavy snowfall and low temperatures in the North Aegean. The image of the snow-covered island was captured by the European Sentinel-2 satellite, demonstrating 100% snow cover. The snowfall was particularly intense in Limnos, combining frost and temperatures lower than the seasonal average. Meteorologists point out that such extensive snow cover in an island area is a rare phenomenon. Satellite observation is a valuable tool for studying extreme weather events.