A low-pressure system is currently sweeping across the region, bringing a cold air mass that will grip the island from tomorrow. Today begins with partial cloud cover and isolated showers, but conditions will rapidly deteriorate. Heavy clouds will dominate the sky, delivering widespread local rain and potential thunderstorms, particularly across western and southern districts. Sleet or snow is expected to fall on the highest peaks of the Troodos mountains. Winds will batter the island from the southwest at moderate to strong speeds, reaching up to 6 Beaufort in exposed areas, leaving the sea rough to wavy. Temperatures will peak at 19°C inland and along the coast, while the highest peaks will struggle to reach 6°C.
The unsettled weather continues tonight with persistent local rain and isolated thunderstorms under heavy cloud cover. Snow will fall steadily across the high mountains. Southwest winds will initially howl at 6 Beaufort before gradually easing to a moderate 4 Beaufort. The sea remains rough. Overnight lows will drop to 9°C inland, 14°C on the west coast, and 12°C across other coastal areas. On the highest peaks, the mercury will plunge to 4°C, with frost likely to form in sheltered areas.
Monday brings a sharp temperature drop as the cold front takes hold. Expect heavy clouds, local rain, and thunderstorms throughout the day, with snow continuing to blanket the high mountains. Temperatures are expected to fall significantly below seasonal averages. By Tuesday, conditions are expected to slightly improve to partial cloud cover with isolated showers, although temperatures will continue to dip. A clearer sky returns on Wednesday, bringing a noticeable recovery in temperature as conditions stabilise near the seasonal norm.