Cyprus expects its coldest night of winter on Wednesday. Weather experts have sent a frost warning. This warning is for inland and mountain areas. A large high-pressure system is causing the cold. This will make icy conditions likely. Travel could be dangerous in low areas. This cold is different from recent warmer weather.
Temperatures may drop to -3°C in the mountains. Inland areas will also be very cold. Overnight lows could be around 2°C. This cold has led to the frost alert. Coastal areas will be warmer. Daytime highs on Thursday will be 17°C. However, the cold in mountains and inland is a worry. The Troodos Mountains have snow. More winter weather is expected there.
Clear skies are causing the cold. Heat escapes quickly into the air. Light winds from the north will make it feel colder. Thursday will start with clear skies. Clouds may appear later in the day. This means the weather will change soon.
More clouds are expected on Friday. There might be some rain showers. The weekend will be wetter. Skies will be cloudy with rain. This is especially in western Cyprus. A weak low-pressure system is coming. It will replace the high-pressure system. Temperatures will drop below normal by Sunday.
The cold weather is dangerous for drivers. Ice can form in sheltered inland places. This is a risk in the morning. Cyprus has less rain than usual this year. More rain this weekend could help water levels. However, people must be careful of the cold and frost now.
Mountain trips are possible due to snow. Winter sports are an option. But, it is very cold. People must be prepared and safe. The cold weather is a big change. The weekend will be different. Cyprus winter weather changes quickly. People should watch the weather and make plans.