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Cyprus Braces for Cold Spell: Snow, Rain, and Storms Forecast

Published January 17, 2026, 05:01
Cyprus Braces for Cold Spell: Snow, Rain, and Storms Forecast

Cyprus is expected to be affected by a cold air mass bringing rain, storms, winds, and snow to the mountains. From today, local showers and possible isolated thunderstorms are expected, with snow or sleet anticipated on the Troodos peaks. Temperatures will gradually drop, with a possibility of frost in the mountains overnight. Rain and snowfall in the mountains will continue on Sunday and Monday, while Tuesday is expected to be mainly clear but cold. The snow height at Troodos's Chionistra is already 26 centimeters.