An icy blast named “Coral” has plunged Cyprus into a deep freeze, with temperatures nosediving and snow blanketing the higher altitudes.
The Meteorology Department has forecast bone-chilling conditions for the next 24 hours, with temperatures in the Troodos Mountains expected to drop to a frosty -10 degrees Celsius tonight.
At dawn, snow depths reached 3 centimeters in Troodos Square and 5 centimeters in Chionistra, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland.
A slight temperature increase is expected on Monday, followed by a more noticeable rise on Tuesday and Wednesday.
As Cypriots bundle up and brace for the cold, safety precautions are urged for travel on icy roads.
Looking ahead, the weather forecast for the week in Cyprus is as follows:
– **Monday**: Mostly sunny with a high of 9°C and a low of -1°C.
– **Tuesday**: Partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 2°C.
– **Wednesday**: Sunny with a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C.
– **Thursday**: Partly cloudy with temperatures between 13°C and 4°C.
– **Friday**: Mostly sunny with a high of 14°C and a low of 5°C.
– **Saturday**: Partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 6°C.
– **Sunday**: Sunny with a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C.