Meteorological department reports unstable weather conditions across Cyprus

The Cyprus Meteorological Department has announced that a weather disturbance will affect the region through Saturday. Friday will begin mostly clear, with cloudiness increasing in the afternoon leading to isolated rain and potential thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to peak at 19-20C in inland and coastal areas, while dropping to 2-9C in the mountains, with possible frost in higher elevations. Winds will generally be light to moderate, ranging from 3 to 4 Beaufort. Saturday is forecast to bring further rainfall and possible thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous, western, and southern regions. Snow or sleet is expected on the highest peaks of Troodos. While sources vary slightly on specific temperature ranges and the exact timing of clouds, all agree on the shift toward unstable weather followed by a return to clearer skies by Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will see a slight decrease on Saturday before beginning to rise again early next week.