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Unstable Weather: Rain, Storms and Strong Winds

Published March 29, 2026, 07:00
Unstable Weather: Rain, Storms and Strong Winds

A low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, causing cloudiness, local rain and thunderstorms. Snow or sleet is expected on the highest peaks of Troodos. Thin dust will be suspended in the atmosphere, subsiding by noon. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, moderate to strong, strengthening on the windward sides. The sea will be up to rough and locally wavy in the afternoon. Tonight, there will be locally increased cloud cover with the possibility of isolated rain, mainly in the west and north. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, weak to moderate, strengthening on the coasts. The sea will be rough. The temperature will drop to 11 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts and to 4 degrees Celsius in the mountains, with the possibility of frost. On Monday and Tuesday, there will be intermittent increased cloud cover with the possibility of isolated showers. On Wednesday, the weather will be mostly cloudy with local rain or storms. The temperature will remain slightly below the average climatic values. The snow height at Chionistra is 12 centimeters. Citizens are advised to be prepared for weather changes and take necessary safety measures.