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Snowfall in Troodos: These Roads are Open Only to Vehicles with Chains and 4x4 – How the Phenomena Will Develop (video)

Published January 12, 2026, 11:19
Snowfall in Troodos: These Roads are Open Only to Vehicles with Chains and 4x4 – How the Phenomena Will Develop (video)

Snow is falling in Troodos, with the phenomena expected to gradually subside in the coming hours. Snowfall has reached 3-4 centimeters at the top of Troodos, while the weekend's rainfall corresponds to 31% of the expected amount for January. Due to the snowfall, the roads Karvounas – Troodos, Platron – Troodos and Prodromou – Troodos are open only to vehicles equipped with snow chains or 4x4. Dense fog prevails in the area and visibility is limited. Michalis Mouskos, Senior Officer of the Cyprus Meteorological Service, stated that snowfall is expected to continue during the day and night, but the phenomena will be less intense than before. It is not expected to exceed 10 centimeters. The snowfall is important for the aquifer, as it melts slowly and strengthens the flows to the dams. However, a temperature increase and a cessation of phenomena are expected from Wednesday, with no new organized weather system on the horizon.