Troodos Snow Possible This Weekend as Cyprus Faces Rain and Storms
A detailed look at the island’s weather shift, from dust and showers to wintry peaks.
A brief spell of wintry weather is on the way, with the highest peaks of the Troodos range facing a chance of sleet or light snow this weekend as temperatures drop back to seasonal levels. A weak high-pressure system currently affects the region, while low pressure is expected on Friday. From Thursday onwards, periods of light dust will also be present in the atmosphere.
In the afternoon, the weather will be partly cloudy and at times mostly cloudy, with isolated light showers possible. Winds will blow mainly from the northeast to southeast, light to moderate, at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and the sea will be up to slightly rough.
Tonight, the weather will remain mostly cloudy at intervals, with a chance of isolated light showers. Winds will blow mainly from the north to northeast, light to moderate, at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while the sea will be up to slightly rough. Temperatures will fall to 11°C inland, around 14°C on the coasts, and 6°C in the higher mountains.
Tomorrow, the weather will be partly cloudy and at times mostly cloudy, with isolated showers possible. Winds will blow mainly from the northeast to southeast, light to moderate, at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and occasionally strong in windward areas at 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough and locally rough on windward coasts. Temperatures will reach around 23°C inland and on the coasts, and 13°C in the higher mountains.
On Friday, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated showers expected, while local showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely during the night.
On Saturday, cloudy intervals will dominate, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected mainly after midday. During the night, sleet or light snow may fall on the highest peaks of Troodos, marking the first wintry conditions of the season.
On Sunday, partly to mostly cloudy skies will bring local showers and isolated thunderstorms again. Sleet or light snow may once more occur at the highest elevations of Troodos.
Temperatures will rise slightly on Friday before falling again over the weekend, returning close to average climatological values.
