Shrinking snowfall on Greece's mountains is provoking anxiety, altering the economy
Greece is experiencing a significant decline in snowfall, particularly on its mountains, which is raising concerns about water scarcity. Research indicates that snow cover has decreased by more than half since the mid-1980s, impacting water supplies during the dry season. The loss of snow is primarily attributed to rising temperatures linked to climate change, which is occurring at an unprecedented rate in the Mediterranean region.
- ▪Snowfall on Mount Parnassos has drastically decreased, affecting local water supplies.
- ▪Research shows that Greece has lost over half of its snow cover since the mid-1980s.
- ▪The decline in snow is largely driven by rising temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onShrinking snowfall on Greece's mountains is provoking anxiety, altering the economyIn Arachova, a Greek village reliant on snowmelt, water scarcity is becoming a concernByTHEODORA TONGAS Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 5:59 AM1:12An aerial view shows melting snow on the slopes of Mount Parnassos at the Kelaria ski center in central Greece, on May 5, 2026.
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