Light snowfall was observed on Monday afternoon in the Troodos mountains, as shown in footage shared on social media by KitasWeather.
According to the Department of Meteorology, the wintry conditions are expected to continue in the coming days, with a possibility of a white Christmas in mountainous areas.
The weather service predicts partly cloudy conditions on Christmas Day, with local rainfall and isolated thunderstorms expected mainly after noon. Hail may occur during thunderstorms, whilst snow or sleet is forecast for higher mountain areas.
Thursday and Friday will see partly cloudy weather with intermittent local rainfall and isolated thunderstorms. There is a chance of hail during storms, with snow or sleet expected in higher mountain areas.
Temperatures will gradually decrease to slightly below seasonal averages.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and possible hail remained in effect from 9:00 to 17:00 on Monday. The Meteorological Department reported that isolated severe thunderstorms were affecting the island periodically.
For Monday evening, partly cloudy conditions are forecast with possible isolated showers in coastal areas. Winds will be mainly southwesterly to northwesterly and locally variable light force 3 Beaufort. Temperatures will drop to 7 degrees Celsius inland, around 10 degrees along the coast, and 2 degrees in the higher mountains.
Tuesday’s forecast indicates partly cloudy weather with isolated showers and thunderstorms expected mainly after noon. Winds will be predominantly southerly to southwesterly, light to moderate force 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally reaching strong force 4 to 5 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise to 17 degrees Celsius inland, approximately 19 degrees in coastal areas, and 9 degrees in the higher mountains.
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