A rainy and wintry long weekend is expected, according to the Cyprus Department of Meteorology, as the low-pressure system Byron begins affecting the island from Friday afternoon. Forecasts indicate intermittent rain and thunderstorms through Monday, while Saturday will bring a noticeable drop in temperature. In Troodos, the first snowfall of the season may even make an appearance.

What to Expect Today

The weather will be partly cloudy, with the possibility of isolated showers.

Winds: NE–SE 4–5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6.
Temperature: 23°C inland and on the coasts, 12°C in the mountains.
Dust will be present in the atmosphere at intervals.

Tonight – Where Storms Are Expected

The weather system intensifies, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in:

• the west,

• the southwest,

• and the north.

Temperature: 10°C inland, 14°C on the coasts, 6°C in the mountains.

Saturday – Temperature Drop & Chance of Snow in Troodos

Weather conditions become more unsettled, with rain and thunderstorms expected in many areas, especially from midday onwards.
Snow or sleet may fall on the Troodos peaks, mainly from evening into the night.
Temperatures will drop, returning to normal climatological averages.

Sunday – Monday

The weather remains mostly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Light snow or sleet may continue in the higher elevations of Troodos.
No significant change in temperature is expected.