Cyprus is having cold weather right now. This is not normal for this time of year. Meteorologists say the weather will be cold and very clear. A weak high-pressure system is causing this. It means lots of sunshine. However, temperatures are much lower than usual. People should wear warm clothes. The clear skies will offer beautiful views, especially in the mountains.
The weather is very different from recent days. Someone said, "The storm is gone, and the sky is clean." But this clear sky means it is colder. Overnight, temperatures are dropping fast. Frost is likely in the mountains. The highest mountains, like Mount Olympus, were as cold as minus 2 degrees Celsius. There is also a lot of snow. Higher areas have 32 centimeters of snow. This is good for people who like snow.
During the day, temperatures will be about 14 degrees Celsius inland. On the coasts, it will be a bit warmer, around 16 degrees Celsius. The clear skies make it get cold quickly at night. Tonight, inland areas will be around 6 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas will be slightly warmer, 7 to 8 degrees Celsius. Winds are light, from the northwest. They will become a gentle breeze overnight.
This cold weather will not last forever. Forecasters expect temperatures to rise slowly starting Thursday. This will give a break from the cold. However, this warming might be short. Temperatures could drop again near the weekend. Friday might bring partly cloudy skies. There could be some light rain. Saturday looks cloudier. It might bring showers, sleet, and snow in the mountains.
This changing weather means different things. The clear, cold days are good for seeing snowy landscapes. People must watch out for changing temperatures. More rain and cold air could mean needing to be careful, especially in the mountains. The next few days will see a big change from clear winter weather to a wetter, possibly snowy weekend.