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Cyprus Braces for Cold Spell: Rain, Snow, and Below-Normal Temperatures

Published January 18, 2026, 07:19
Cyprus Braces for Cold Spell: Rain, Snow, and Below-Normal Temperatures

Cyprus is expected to be affected by a cold air mass bringing rain, potential thunderstorms, and snow in the mountains. Temperatures will be significantly lower than normal, with frost expected in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas. Winds will blow from northeastern to southeastern directions, strengthening along the coasts. The sea will be rough. The situation is expected to worsen tonight, with gradual clearing but the possibility of increased cloud cover. Monday will see some clouds and potential rain in the mountains. The following days will be mostly clear or cloudy, with temperatures remaining low. The snow height at Troodos is already 22 centimeters.