snowfall

Snowfall is forecast for half of the country, possibly affecting the peaks and highlands around the greater Athens-Piraeus area

Winter Storm Blair led governors in several states including Kansas, Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland have issued a state of emergency, urging people to avoid transport, as a result of hundreds of reports of car crashes.

Much of the inclement weather is also forecast for the islands in the Aegean and Crete

How many times, if any, have Athenians been lucky enough to experience a 'white Christmas'?

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. 

Ιntermittent clouds and light rain are expected in the northern and eastern suburbs of Athens, with brief snow possible on Mount Parnitha. Winds will ease from 5–6 Beaufort later in the day, with temperatures ranging from 8–13°C, slightly cooler in northern areas.

Much of Greece has seen unseasonable balmy weather during the ongoing autumn season, and significantly less than average rainfall over the past year