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Unstable Weather with Intense Phenomena: Strong Winds to Hit Coastal Areas - When Will They Subside?

Published January 12, 2026, 06:36
Unstable Weather with Intense Phenomena: Strong Winds to Hit Coastal Areas - When Will They Subside?

Cyprus is under the influence of a low-pressure system and a cold air mass, resulting in a Yellow Warning for intense weather phenomena. Today, local rains, isolated thunderstorms, and snow in the higher mountains are expected, with the possibility of hail during a storm. Winds will be strong along the coasts, reaching 7 Beaufort temporarily, while the sea will be choppy to very choppy. The temperature will be around 15 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts, and 4 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Tonight, the phenomena will weaken, but local rains and isolated thunderstorms will continue, mainly in the west and north. In the mountains, sleet or snow is likely. The winds will become westerly to northwesterly, with similar intensity. The temperature will drop to 6 degrees Celsius inland, 10 degrees Celsius on the west and north coasts, 8 degrees Celsius on the other coasts, and 0 degrees Celsius in the mountains, with the possibility of frost. On Tuesday, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated rains or thunderstorms, and sleet or snow is expected in the mountains. The temperature will drop and will be below normal levels. On Wednesday, the weather will improve and be mainly clear. On Thursday, it will be partly cloudy with a gradual rise in temperature. At Troodos Ski Resort, the snow height is 1 centimeter.