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Wind, Rain and Temperature Drop Expected This Weekend

Published January 16, 2026, 15:22

The weekend is expected to be affected by successive weather changes. Today, Friday, the weather will be mostly cloudy with local rains, especially in the western half of the country, and a possibility of snow or sleet in the higher mountains of Troodos. Winds will be light, while the temperature will drop, reaching 0 degrees in the mountains with frost. Tomorrow, Saturday, the weather will remain cloudy with local rains and a possibility of thunderstorms after noon. Sleet or snow is expected in the higher mountains. The winds will gradually strengthen, while the temperature will rise to 15-18 degrees. Saturday night, the weather will be temporarily cloudy with local rains and snow in the mountains. Winds will be light to moderate, with a possibility of strengthening. The sea will become rough. On Sunday, local rains and snow are expected in the mountains. On Monday afternoon, increased cloud cover is expected to bring isolated rain to the mountains and south of Troodos, while on Tuesday the weather will be mainly clear. The temperature will continue to fall until Monday and will rise slightly on Tuesday, remaining below average climatic values. The snow height at Chionistra is currently 28 centimeters.