Cold Front Moving In with Snowfall Forecast from Friday

Surge of high pressure is currently affecting the region, while a weak low‑pressure system is forecast to arrive on Friday. Snow depth at Mount Chionistra reached 30 centimeters at the time of the bulletin.

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High pressure continues to influence the region, while a weak low‑pressure system is expected to arrive on Friday, bringing a noticeable change in weather conditions. Snow depth at Mount Chionistra reached 30 centimeters at the time of the latest bulletin.

A mostly clear Thursday 

  • Clear skies dominate across the island.

  • Light variable winds at 3 Beaufort.

  • Sea conditions remain calm to slightly rough.

  • Temperatures rise to 15°C inland, around 17°C on the coasts, and 6°C in the higher mountains where early frost is present.

Thursday’s weather remains mostly clear across the island. Winds will be light and variable at around 3 Beaufort, and the sea will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will rise to 15 degrees inland, around 17 degrees along the coasts, and 6 degrees in the higher mountains, where frost was observed early in the morning.

Clear skies will continue through the night. Winds will shift to light northwesterly to northeasterly at 2 to 3 Beaufort, and the sea will stay calm to slightly rough. Overnight temperatures will fall to around 4 degrees inland, 7 degrees on the southern and eastern coasts, 9 degrees on the western and northern coasts, and 2 degrees in the higher mountains where frost may form again.

On Friday, cloud cover will gradually increase through the afternoon and isolated showers may develop, mainly in the mountains. Over the weekend, the weather will remain partly cloudy at times with local showers expected. Snow or sleet is likely on the highest peaks of the Troodos range.

Temperatures on Friday will show little change, but a significant drop is expected by Sunday, bringing values below the seasonal average. Snow depth at Chionistra remains at 30 centimeters.

 

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