Cars trapped in snow as drivers ignore police warnings (Updated)
Police on Monday afternoon said that vehicles had been trapped in the snow on roads up to Troodos after drivers ignored warnings that many roads...
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More snow to fall today
A low pressure system in the area brings more rain, storms and snowfall in the mountains on Thursday. Gradually the weather will improve and some...
Roads to Troodos close amid heavy snow
All roads to Troodos have been closed amid heavy snowfall, police said on Friday. Visibility in the area was limited, the force said, urging caution....
Troodos closed off to traffic
According to the police morning briefing, all roads leading to Troodos are closed to all vehicles due to snowfall as well as the roads from...
Police urge caution on snowy roads
Police on Thursday urged drivers to be especially careful due the presence of ice on some roads. The roads leading to Troodos are open only...
Buildings damaged in strong winds and storms (Updated)
The wintery weather continued on Wednesday with snowfall around Troodos, low temperatures and strong winds. Schools in Mandria, Amiandos and Kyperounda remained closed due...
Rain is on its way
A weak high pressure system over Cyprus during the next few days will bring much welcome rain although with a sharp drop in temperatures. “There...
Roads to Troodos open only for 4×4’s and snow chains
Due to heavy snowfall, all roads leading to the Troodos are open only for vehicles with four-wheel drive and equipped with snow chains, police said...
Cold snap to persist at least until Wednesday (updated)
For the second day, temperatures are set to remain low with snow on the mountains and hilly areas, the met office said on Tuesday. Temperatures...
Schools close, as cold front hits the island (photo updates)
Some schools remained closed on Monday, as a cold spell gripped the island with snow and temperatures as low as -9C in the mountains –...
Roads to Troodos closed to all vehicles
Due to weather conditions police said on Sunday that all roads to Troodos (Karvounas – Troodos, Platres-Troodos, Prodromos-Troodos), were closed to all vehicles, because of...
Powerful snowstorm threatens U.S. East Coast; flights canceled
By Ian Simpson New York and other East Coast cities readied fleets of snow plows, thousands of flights were canceled or delayed and residents stocked...
Police warn of slippery roads (Update)
POLICE were on Thursday evening advising motorists that due to slippery conditions the Prodromos-Troodos, Platres-Troodos and Karvounas-Troodos roads were open only to 4X4s and vehicles with...
Roads to Troodos open only for 4×4’s and snow chains
Due to the continuing wintry weather, all roads leading to Troodos and the road Pedoulas – Pinewood – Kakopetria are open only for vehicles with...
More rain and snow on their way
By Annette Chrysostomou A low pressure system is currently affecting Cyprus bringing snow and rain over the next few days, the met office said on...
Heavy snowfall closes mountain roads
Heavy snowfall and mist have closed roads in the mountains, the police announced on Monday. The roads Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos and Prodromos-Troodos are all closed to...
Roads to Troodos open only to 4X4s and vehicles with snow chains
Police said on Sunday that all roads to Troodos were open only to 4×4 vehicles or those with snow chains. Also open only to 4x4s...
Police issue weather warning for motorists (updated)
Police on Saturday issued a regarding the condition of the road network due to the continuing bad weather. In the Nicosia district the road from Palehori to...
Fifty years of predicting the weather… old style
By Evie Andreou WEATHER watchers could find a new challenge this year keeping an eye on the accuracy of predictions for the year ahead already...
New Year cold snap on the way
Cyprus will see rain and low temperatures on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with snow expected in the mountains. On Wednesday afternoon the...
