The snow, an unusual sight in the Greek capital of more than 3 million residents, also stopped most public transport services. ... Snow is common in Greece's mountains and in the north of the country, but much rarer in the capital. Some Athenians emerged cautiously outside, snapping photos on balconies and in the streets.

Does it snow a lot in Athens Greece?

Snow in Athens is not terribly uncommon. The Greek Reporter found snow falls about 4.5 days per year on average in the city. ... The cold and snow in Greece fits into a wintry weather pattern that has gripped large parts of central and southern Europe to begin 2019.

When was the last snow in Athens?

"The last time we saw so much snow in the centre of Athens was in February 2008," meteorologist Costas Lagouvardos told AFP.