Cyprus will have a big weather change starting Saturday. Rain and snow are expected. Temperatures will drop a lot. The weather office said Monday will be the coldest day this winter. This cold will last for several days.
A meteorologist explained the change. Colder air is coming to the island. A low-pressure system is also near. This will cause unsettled weather. The weather will affect mountains, coasts, and plains.
On Saturday, it will be cloudy. Rain will start after midday. There might be some thunderstorms. Snow or sleet will fall in the high mountains. This will happen in the Troodos mountains. Rain will become heavier Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Sunday will have more rain. Snow or sleet will fall in the mountains. Some showers may happen in the southwest. Monday will still be cold. There will be some rain and mountain snow. Temperatures will stay lower than usual. They will slowly rise on Tuesday.
The cold weather will be felt everywhere. Temperatures will go down. In inland areas, it might reach 10°C on Monday. Mountain temperatures could go below freezing. Frost is possible. Temperatures will drop by about 5°C. This is much colder than normal. Snow is already 28 cm deep in the mountains.
Winds will be light at first. Then they will become north-easterly. They will be light to moderate. Winds will stay from the northwest or northeast. The sea will be calm.
The weather will get a little better Sunday afternoon. However, Monday will be the coldest day. People should check weather updates. This is a significant weather event for Cyprus.