The search for a 74-year-old mountaineer missing since Saturday afternoon in Velouchi, Greece has faced challenges amid inclement weather. Despite search teams conducting thorough ground searches in areas where the man was last seen, no trace of him has been found after a day of efforts. The rescue crews split into two groups, one searching the 'Kakorema' area for gullies and inaccessible paths, and another focusing on 'Agia Triada' and broader zones.

The weather conditions have been particularly harsh, with thick fog significantly reducing visibility for the rescuers. These conditions not only impeded the search but also posed risks to the rescue teams as they navigated steep and treacherous areas of the mountain. The anxiety of the family members escalated as the hours passed without any sign of the missing hiker, heightening the demands for a swift resolution to the troubling situation.

Adding to the urgency, heavy snowfall in the initial hours following the man's disappearance has raised further concern among search teams. With the weather worsening, the hope for a quick recovery is diminishing, leading authorities and families to worry about the 74-year-old's chances of survival as time progresses in these perilous conditions.