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Rain, Strong Winds and Snow to Greet the New Year – Temperature Drop Expected

Published January 1, 2026, 05:04
Rain, Strong Winds and Snow to Greet the New Year – Temperature Drop Expected

Cyprus is expected to welcome the New Year with rain, strong winds, and snow in the mountains. According to the Meteorological Service, low pressure is affecting the area, with gradual improvement expected from tomorrow. Today, there will be partly cloudy weather with local showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, mainly in the west, north, and mountainous regions. Snow or sleet is expected on the peaks of Troodos. The winds will be westerly to northwesterly, moderate to strong, and temporarily very strong, while the sea will be choppy to very choppy. The temperature will reach 14 degrees Celsius inland, 17 degrees on the coast, and 3 degrees in the mountains. Tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy with northwesterly winds and a temperature drop. Frost is expected in mountainous and sheltered plain areas. The weather will be mainly clear on Friday and Saturday, while clouds will increase on Sunday. The temperature will drop on Friday but will gradually rise until Sunday.