rainy weather Greece

Heavy rains, snow and strong winds may disrupt Christmas travel plans in Greece.

A low-pressure storm, called 'Elena' will hover over Greece on Christmas Eve and Christmas, bringing much needed rain.

Early forecast for period leading up to Christmas Day cites Cold Front, with the possibility of snowfall in the mountainous regions of the country

Rain, snow and cold are expected to set the wintery scene for most of Greece over the weekend as November comes to an end.

The weather will start to improve from the north during the weekend, as rain will gradually shift southward.  On Saturday, the eastern mainland and the Aegean will be most affected by the bad weather.