Nicosia, Cyprus. Cloudy weather is forecast on Thursday with local rain and storms mainly in the west, while sleet and snow are expected in the Troodos area. Winds are expected to turn southerly and strengthen, with seas slightly rough to rough.
Thursday forecast
Cloud cover is expected to persist, with local rains and storms mainly affecting the western part of the island. Sleet and snow are expected in the Troodos area, where snow depth measured 23 centimetres in the morning.
Temperatures are forecast to reach around 19 degrees Celsius on the coast, 18 inland and around 7 in the higher mountains.
Winds are expected to blow from the south to northwest at up to 4 Beaufort, gradually turning southerly and increasing to 5 Beaufort. Later in the day, winds may strengthen further to very strong 6 Beaufort.
The sea is expected to be slightly rough to rough.
Overnight conditions
The weather is forecast to remain overwhelmingly cloudy during the night, with local rains and isolated storms possible inland. Snow and sleet are expected in the higher mountains.
Temperatures are expected to drop to around 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, 11 inland and around 4 in the higher mountains, where frost is expected to form locally.
Winds are forecast to continue from southerly directions and gradually intensify, reaching up to 5 Beaufort inland, and up to 6 Beaufort in higher mountainous areas.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday
On Friday and Saturday, predominantly cloudy conditions are forecast, with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms that may be accompanied by hail. Snowfall is expected in Troodos, while winds are expected to strengthen significantly, particularly in coastal areas.
On Sunday, conditions are expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with rain and isolated thunderstorms forecast during the evening hours.
How are you preparing for the expected strengthening winds and possible storms through the weekend?
