Meteorologists have hinted at the possibility of a “white Christmas” in Greece this year, sharing predictions that suggest “snowy surprises” could be on the horizon.
According to the latest forecast data presented, a cold front is set to descend upon the Balkans and Eastern Europe between December 20 and 25 with the potential for it to extend southward.
These weather conditions could bring brief surges of cold air into Greece, creating opportunities for localized snowfall.
While northern and northeastern Europe will likely bear the brunt of this cold wave, intermittent movements of this icy air toward the Balkans might set the stage for a “snowy surprise” in Greece. However, the extent and intensity of such weather events remain to be seen in upcoming atmospheric analyses.
Snowfall on Christmas Day is exceptionally rare in Greece, particularly in central and southern areas. Athens, specifically, has only seen a white Christmas once in recent history in 1986 and even then it melted before touching the ground.
The last significant snowfall close to Christmas occurred on Boxing Day in 1991, during one of the snowiest Decembers in the Attica region. That month saw snowfall on eight different days.
Even in northern Greek cities, snowfall on Christmas Day is uncommon. Ioannina for example, has not seen a white Christmas since 1986, despite its colder climate compared to southern Greece.
