Troodos is dressed in white after the snowfall that occurred last night in the area.
As reported by philenews, Troodos stationmaster Andreas Pringipas stated that the snowfall started last night and lasted until 6 a.m. today, resulting in a snow height of ten centimetres at this time.
According to Pringipas, “many citizens took advantage of today’s public holiday of the Three Hierarchs by rushing to Troodos to enjoy the snowy landscape.”
The temperature recorded at this time is -2 degrees, he said.
Roads closed to Troodos
According to a police update around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, due to snowfall, the roads leading to Troodos (Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, and Prodromou-Troodos) are closed to traffic.
Rain and snow in Pedoulas
Snow also fell in Pedoulas, as reported by the village mayor, Marios Theocharous.
“At this time, it is raining, while this morning when I visited the higher points of the area, there was snow. The temperature is 2 degrees, while a drop is expected after noon.”
The low barometric pressure system “Avgi” will affect the area until Thursday
Until Thursday, the “Avgi” system will affect us, according to meteorologist Iasonas Christodoulou. “The system will bring local rain showers, isolated thunderstorms, and snowfall in the mountains.”
Yesterday, the Department of Meteorology issued an orange warning for severe thunderstorms.
According to Christodoulou, snowfall is expected today in Troodos and intermittently dense snowfall. Additionally, tonight the weather will continue to be mainly cloudy with local rain showers, isolated thunderstorms, and snowfall in the mountains. Hail is possible during thunderstorms, while snowfall may temporarily be heavy. The temperature will drop to 7 degrees inland, around 8 on the coasts, and minus 2 degrees in the higher mountains. Frost is expected in the mountains and locally.
“On Friday and Saturday, an improvement in the weather is expected, while the temperature will gradually rise to hover near and slightly above the average climatic values,” he concluded.
