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Strong Winds up to 7 Beaufort and Dust: Rain, Storms and Snow on the Horizon

Published January 22, 2026, 05:21

A warning has been issued for strong winds up to 7 Beaufort and dust in the atmosphere. A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing with it cloudiness and local showers, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds will be north-easterly to south-easterly, moderate to strong, but in exposed areas will reach 5 to 7 Beaufort. The sea will be wavy. Today's temperatures will range from 12 degrees Celsius inland, 15 on the coast and 4 in the higher mountains, where frost is expected. Tonight, the weather will remain cloudy with local showers and possible thunderstorms, while snow or sleet is expected on the peaks of Troodos. The winds will change direction to north/north-easterly, remaining moderate to strong. Friday is forecast to be partly cloudy with scattered showers and a possibility of snow on the higher peaks of Troodos. Saturday will have local showers and isolated thunderstorms, with snow in the mountains, but the weather is expected to improve in the afternoon. Sunday will be partly cloudy. Overall, the temperature will gradually rise until Sunday, mainly inland, approaching or exceeding the average climatic values. At Chionistra, the snow depth is already 20 centimeters.