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Snow Returns to Troodos Mountains as Cyprus Braces for Weekend Weather

Published February 13, 2026, 17:20
Snow Returns to Troodos Mountains as Cyprus Braces for Weekend Weather

The highest peaks of Troodos have been covered in snow again as snowfall occurs in the area. Simultaneously, a wave of bad weather is affecting the rest of the island, with a yellow warning in effect until Saturday morning. The weather forecast predicts dust that will subside in the evening but will reappear on Monday. Tonight, local rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected, with the possibility of snow or sleet in the higher mountains. Winds will be strong, especially on the coasts, where the sea will be rough to very rough. The temperature will drop to 10 degrees inland, around 15 on the coast, and 4 in the mountains. Tomorrow, the weather will improve, with isolated rains or thunderstorms, mainly in the western half of the island. Winds will be moderate, while the sea will be rough. The temperature will rise to around 20 degrees inland and on the coast. The weekend is expected to have generally good weather, with clear skies on Sunday and a slight rise in temperature on Monday. On Tuesday, there is a possibility of isolated rains in the western half of the island.