Unstable weather conditions continue to affect Cyprus today due to weak low pressure, bringing increased cloud cover at intervals and isolated rainfall, mainly in northern areas, the mountains and possibly the east. Snow or sleet cannot be ruled out in the highest mountain areas, while temperatures will remain close to seasonal norms.
Today’s weather
Periods of locally increased cloud cover are expected throughout the day, producing isolated showers, especially in northern regions, mountainous areas and possibly the east, mainly during the afternoon.
In the highest peaks of Troodos and locally in higher mountainous areas, snow or sleet may occur. Winds will initially blow mainly northerly to north-easterly, light to moderate inland at 3–4 Beaufort and moderate to strong along the coasts at 4–5 Beaufort. By the afternoon, winds will turn north-westerly to north-easterly, generally light to moderate at 3–4 Beaufort.
The sea will be slight to rough, becoming locally slight in the west and south during the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to around 16°C inland, 18°C along the coasts and about 6°C in the higher mountains.
Tonight
The weather will be partly cloudy to mainly cloudy at times, with isolated showers expected. Snow or sleet remains possible in the highest peaks of Troodos and locally in higher mountainous areas.
Winds will blow north-westerly to north-easterly, light to moderate inland at 3–4 Beaufort and moderate to strong along the coasts at 4–5 Beaufort. The sea will remain slight to rough. Temperatures will drop to around 7°C inland, 9°C along the coasts and about 2°C in the higher mountains, where frost is expected locally.
Outlook for the coming days
On Wednesday morning, locally increased cloud cover may produce isolated showers, while snow or sleet remains possible in the highest mountain areas. Conditions will gradually turn mostly clear.
Thursday will be mainly clear with occasional local cloud cover. On Friday, the weather will be partly cloudy, with isolated showers possible, mainly in the mountains.
Temperatures are expected to remain near seasonal averages until Wednesday. A rise is forecast for Thursday, while on Friday no significant change is expected, with temperatures slightly above average for the time of year.
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