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22 Centimeters of Snow in Troodos - When Will Temperatures Rise?

Published January 13, 2026, 05:15
22 Centimeters of Snow in Troodos - When Will Temperatures Rise?

Troodos woke up covered in snow, with the depth reaching 22 centimeters in Chionistra. Snowfall is also reported in Platres. This is due to low pressure and a relatively cold air mass affecting Cyprus, causing cloudy weather, local showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the west, north and mountains. The winds are strong to very strong, while the sea is choppy to very choppy. The temperature in the mountains reaches 2 degrees Celsius, with frost and fog. The Meteorological Service predicts a gradual improvement in the weather and a rise in temperature towards the end of the week. The weather bulletin states that today will be cloudy with local showers and thunderstorms, while snowfall is expected in the higher mountains. The winds will be strengthened, mainly from northwesterly directions. Tonight, the weather will be partly cloudy with the possibility of isolated showers, mainly in the west and north, and temporary snowfall in the mountains. The temperature will drop significantly, especially in the mountains, where frost and fog will prevail.