On May 3, 2026, an unexpected late-season snowfall covered the Katharo Plateau in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete. The plateau, located at around 1,100 meters elevation in the mountains above Agios Nikolaos, received a rare spring snowfall that surprised both locals and visitors.
While snow at this altitude is not unheard of in winter, a May snowfall is unusual and signals unstable weather conditions across the higher elevations of Crete. Tourists planning to visit mountain areas in Lasithi, including the Katharo Plateau or the nearby Dikti mountain range, should carry warm layers and check road conditions before heading up, as mountain roads can become slippery or temporarily impassable after snowfall. Coastal areas at lower elevations are not affected. Conditions are expected to return to typical spring temperatures within days.
