Greece Shifts From Record March Heat to Snow as Climate Volatility Intensifies

Following unprecedented temperatures of 33.7°C in Crete, Greece now faces a sharp drop in temperatures with snow and agricultural risks looming.

Greece recorded its highest-ever March temperature of 33.7°C in Lasithi, Crete, attributed to Saharan dust in the atmosphere.
Temperatures have since plummeted, with forecasts predicting snow in some areas, including a drop to 11°C in Athens from 27°C earlier this week.
Meteorologists highlight these extreme weather shifts as a consequence of climate change, which has increasingly impacted Greece in recent years.
The sudden frost poses significant threats to agriculture, particularly to blossoming fruit trees in regions like Northern Macedonia.
In contrast, Germany is transitioning from winter cold to milder spring temperatures, underscoring regional disparities in weather patterns.