Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to see mainly cloudy weather on Thursday with local rain that may develop into thunderstorms in the afternoon, while snow continues in Troodos. Strong to very strong winds are also expected at times.
Thursday conditions
The weather on Thursday will be mainly cloudy with local rains that may turn into thunder in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to around 15 degrees Celsius along the coast, 12 inland, and 4 in the higher mountains.
Snow continues in Troodos, with 20cm reported at Chionistra on Thursday morning. Winds are forecast to be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly, moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort, becoming strong to very strong at 5 to 6 Beaufort and at times reaching up to 7 Beaufort.
Overnight forecast
During the night, the weather is expected to remain cloudy with local rains and thunder, while snow or sleet is forecast in the higher peaks of Troodos. Temperatures will drop to around 11 degrees Celsius on the coast, 8 inland, and 4 in the higher mountains, where frost is likely.
Winds will turn north to northeast overnight, blowing at around 4 Beaufort and locally up to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly moderate.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday
On Friday, skies will be partly cloudy, with isolated showers and a chance of snow or sleet on the highest peaks of Troodos.
Saturday is expected to bring scattered showers and isolated storms, with snow continuing in the higher mountains, though conditions are forecast to improve significantly by the afternoon.
Sunday will remain partly cloudy, with temperatures gradually rising, mainly inland.
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