1959: The coldest day in island memory saw snow blanketing the Troodos and Kyrenia ranges before dawn.
By mid-morning, winter sunshine melted any traces from the Pentadactylos.
Early risers in Nicosia reported a thin layer of snow on the streets before dawn.
Limassol experienced its first snow in a decade, covering Marathasa and Solla. At Kakopetria, snow reached three inches and continued to fall last night.
High winds and rough seas at Xeros prevented ship loading in Morphou Bay, with one empty barge thrown ashore.
In the Troodos mountains, snow reached Evrychou, and motorists were advised to check conditions before heading to Troodos.
Snowfall measured 28 inches at Chionistra, 20 inches at the Troodos Post Office, and 6 inches at Platania.
High winds in Nicosia toppled a century-old eucalyptus tree on Sarayönü Street.