Cyprus forecasts rain, isolated storms and mountain snow through Monday

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to see partly cloudy conditions on Friday with rain possible, especially in the afternoon and in the western half of the island. Mountain areas are expected to see sleet or snow overnight, with further unsettled weather through Monday.

Friday outlook

Friday is expected to be partly cloudy, with rain possible, particularly in the afternoon and in the western half of the island. Temperatures are expected to rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland and seven degrees Celsius in the mountains.

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Overnight conditions

Overnight, more rain and isolated storms will be possible, with sleet or snow expected in the Troodos mountains. Temperatures will drop to eight degrees Celsius inland, 11 degrees Celsius on the coast, and three degrees Celsius in the mountains, where frost is expected to form ahead of Saturday morning.

Weekend forecast

More rain and more storms are expected on Saturday, with snow expected to fall in the mountains, though skies are expected to clear during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to remain stable on Saturday before rising on Sunday, when partial cloud cover is expected.

Early week outlook and snow depth

More rain may fall on Monday. As of dawn on Friday morning, the depth of snow at the top of Mount Olympus was 17 centimetres.

How will the forecast rain and mountain snow affect your plans this weekend?