Omega Live

Cold Snap Hits Cyprus: Snow, Rain, and Strong Winds Forecasted

Published January 9, 2026, 18:37
Cold Snap Hits Cyprus: Snow, Rain, and Strong Winds Forecasted

Cyprus is under the influence of a low-pressure system and cold air mass, leading to a change in weather conditions. Tonight, increased cloud cover and local showers are expected, mainly in the west, mountainous areas, and north, with the possibility of snow in higher elevations. Winds will be strong to very strong but will gradually weaken. The temperature will drop significantly, reaching 7 degrees Celsius inland, 9 degrees Celsius on the coast, and -2 degrees Celsius in the mountains, where frost is expected. Tomorrow, the weather will be partly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, with the possibility of hail. Snow is expected in the mountains. Winds will be moderate to strong, and the sea will be rough. The temperature will rise to around 17 degrees Celsius inland and 19 degrees Celsius on the coast. Tomorrow night, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated showers in the west and north. Winds will remain moderate to strong, and the sea will be rough. From Sunday to Tuesday, similar weather is expected with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. The temperature will remain stable on Sunday but will start to fall from Monday, dropping slightly below the average climatic values by Tuesday. The Meteorological Department issued a Yellow Warning for strong winds yesterday.