For locals, the word snijeg (snow) triggers instant nostalgia. Older generations remember the legendary winter of 1954 or the heavy falls in the 1980s. Millennials talk about the shock of 2017, when the entire city shut down because of a few centimeters.

So, if you ever see the forecast call for snijeg in Split, don’t stay inside. Grab a jacket, walk to the Palace, and enjoy one of the rarest shows on the Adriatic. Have you ever seen snow in Split? Tell us your story in the comments below. Right-click the link above to save the PDF to your device, or click to view it in your browser.

Snow in Split doesn’t last. By noon, it is usually slush. By sunset, it is just a memory. But for those few hours, the city feels like Narnia by the sea.

We have created a special to capture this phenomenon. You can download the “Snijeg u Splitu” PDF at the end of this post.

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