A low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, bringing variable conditions through the New Year period.
Today will start partly cloudy with isolated rain possible and snow on higher mountains, but will soon turn mainly clear, according to the Met Office. Northwesterly winds will blow moderate to strong at force 4-5 Beaufort, initially locally very strong at 5-6 Beaufort.
The sea will be moderate to rough on southern and eastern coasts, and rough to locally very rough on western and northern coasts. Temperatures will reach around 14°C inland, 16°C on the coasts and 6°C in the higher mountains.
Conditions will deteriorate on Tuesday as the weather gradually turns mainly cloudy, with local rain and isolated thunderstorms expected in the evening, along with snow or sleet on the higher Troodos peaks.
Wednesday will bring cloudy weather with local rain, isolated thunderstorms and snow or sleet on the higher Troodos peaks.
New Year’s Day will be partly cloudy with isolated, mainly light rain possible initially, as well as snow or sleet in the higher mountains.
Temperatures will rise slightly until Wednesday to hover near climatological averages before dropping slightly on New Year’s Day.
