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Yellow Warning: Strong Storms and Snow in the Mountains

Published January 11, 2026, 12:14
Yellow Warning: Strong Storms and Snow in the Mountains

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for strong storms affecting Cyprus from 9 PM tonight until tomorrow evening. A combination of rain and isolated heavy thunderstorms is expected, mainly in coastal areas, with the possibility of hail. Snowfall is anticipated in the mountains, which may be dense in some areas. A low-pressure system northwest of Cyprus will influence the region, with a cold air mass expected from tomorrow. Winds will be southwesterly, moderate to strong, with potential strengthening in windward areas. The sea will be rough to wavy. Temperatures will drop significantly, with frost expected in sheltered mountainous areas.