Strong snowfall and high winds have stranded around 100 visitors, including families, at the Falakro Ski Center in Drama, northern Greece, while authorities work to safely free cars and a bus blocked by the storm

Local authorities warn residents to avoid unnecessary travel as snow depth surpasses 30 centimetres in mountainous areas, with road crews working continuously to keep key routes open and safe

Authorities in Greece have activated emergency measures expecting heavy snow, flooding and strong winds on Wednesday.

A wave of polar air brought snow to unusually low elevations across much of Greece on Sunday, with freezing temperatures, strong winds, and sharp contrasts between snowy lowlands and sunny mountain peaks.

Snow, low temperatures and rapid changes between cold and mild weather place added strain on the human body, affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory and immune systems, experts warn

Greece is bracing for continued snowfall as the latest cold front sweeps across the country, with meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis warning that Attica is “almost certain” to be affected

From early morning, snowfall has spread across northwestern Greece, prompting regional authorities and local municipalities to deploy dozens of snowplows and issue safety guidance for drivers traveling through mountain routes and major highways

Meteorologists expect a polar air mass to bring snow, ice, and dangerous weather across Greece in the coming days.

A powerful winter system blanketed the North Aegean island in snow, turning Lemnos completely white on New Year’s Day 2026 and drawing worldwide attention after a striking satellite image captured the scene from space

Greece rings in the New Year under a brief but intense winter outbreak, with sharp temperature drops, strong northerly winds and local snowfall, followed by a rapid warm-up and unsettled weekend weather across many regions

Forecasters warn of a cold New Year’s transition, with localized snowfall possible in parts of the Athens region and several other areas across Greece, while overall conditions are expected to remain manageable

Eastern areas may see a short-lived push of African dust, as mountain zones in Epirus and western Macedonia brace for local snowfall

A sharp drop in temperatures of up to 12°C will bring snow to mountainous regions, while rain continues in the northwest while so-called 'Sahara dust' dust is affecting central and southern regions of the country

Meteorologists warn of wintery conditions in Europe while Greece prepares for the season’s first snow, likely starting in mountainous regions later this month

The first snowfall of the season has covered Mount Olympus, Kaimaktsalan, and Falakro in white, with temperatures below zero as wintry weather expected to continue across Northern Greece until Friday

As the bears shake off their long winter’s sleep and return to their lively routines, the Arcturos Bear Sanctuary is once again a place of activity, education, and hope for wildlife conservation in Greece

Affected prefectures include south-central Fthiotida and Fokida, a good portion of whose territory is mountainous

The low front was expected to also significantly decrease temperatures around the country

An emergency severe weather warning is expected to be issued tomorrow by the Greek Meteorological Service

This will bring snowfall to the eastern parts of the country, with dense snow predicted across the mountains of Attica.