Cold Temperatures & Possible Snow For New Year's

  • by XpatAthens
  • Tuesday, 29 December 2015
Cold Temperatures & Possible Snow For New Year's
Temperatures are expected to drop during the last two days of the year in Greece, raising hopes that some mountainous and northern regions might enjoy some snow.

Greece has experienced an exceptionally mild winter so far, with clear blue skies and temperatures reaching 15 degrees during the day, including Christmas day.

Clouds and rain are expected on Wednesday (Dec. 30) throughout Greece while snow is forecast for the mountainous area in central and northern parts of the country. Temperatures will drop as low as 2 degrees Celcius.

On New Year’s Eve, sleet is forecast for many regions of the country. Mountainous areas as well as in the lowlands of central and northern Greece will have winds reaching 7 Beaufort. Temperatures will drop to -1 in many regions. Temperatures will drop another degree on New Year’s day with sleet, rain and clouds expected for most of the country.

Source: ANA-MPA