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Cyprus Braces for Cold Front: Storms, Hail, and Snow Expected

Published January 9, 2026, 14:21

Cyprus is on alert as a cold front approaches. A low-pressure system, combined with a cold air mass and strengthened winds, is expected to bring storms, hail, and strong winds. A yellow warning has been issued for winds reaching 6 Beaufort. Tonight, an increase in cloud cover is expected, along with rain, mainly in the west, mountainous, and northern regions. Snow is possible in the higher mountains, along with localized frost, with temperatures dropping to -2 degrees Celsius. The sea will be rough to moderately rough. Tomorrow, the weather will be cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, with a possibility of hail. Snowfall is expected to continue in the mountains. Winds will be moderate to strong, and the sea will be rough. The temperature will rise to 17 degrees Celsius inland and 19 degrees Celsius on the coast. The forecast remains similar on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, with cloudiness, rain, thunderstorms, and a possibility of hail. The temperature will remain stable on Sunday but will begin to fall from Monday, moving below the average climatic values.