An unusual winter storm caught Greece by surprise, covering the Acropolis of Athens in snow—an uncommon sight for a city with a Mediterranean climate. The phenomenon was caused by a cold air mass that allowed snow to reach even areas near sea level, creating historic images of the Parthenon and other monuments under a white blanket.
The snowfall drew international attention due to the exceptional nature of the event and revived memories of similar episodes in recent years, considered rare but increasingly visible in the context of extreme weather phenomena.
