Recent snowfalls in the mountains of Crete are promising to ensure an adequate supply of water across the island for the summer months, with their twin demands of irrigation and increased tourist activity. Satellite data are showing a coverage of 200 sq m on Lefka Ori – a very significant figure for the end of March. If there are no southerly winds to melt the snow during the next few weeks and it persists into May and June this will be a positive sign for the filling of the springs.