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Police urge precaution for mountain hiking

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Police urge precaution for mountain hiking

– Hiking expeditions in nature have begun for hiking enthusiasts, leading to calls for help, rescue, or locating individuals at Police Stations in Troodos and Platres.
– Hikers often underestimate the dangers and fail to take necessary precautionary measures, resulting in getting lost or injured.
– A British family recently got lost during a hike in the Madari area, but were found safe with the help of technology after several hours.
– The Troodos area has beautiful and extensive nature trails, but they hide many dangers that hikers must be aware of and take precautions for.
– Before embarking on a hiking trip, hikers should be aware of the mountain’s peculiarities, carry essentials in a backpack, wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and consider weather conditions.
– Smart applications can be a useful tool for hikers to send their location for immediate tracking in case of an incident or disorientation.

Today, ’s weather: Partly cloudy

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Today, ’s weather: Partly cloudy

Thursday’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy with the possibility of rain in the west of the island, which may progress further north as the day goes on. Temperatures are expected to reach 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the southwest and west coasts, 21 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and eight degrees in the mountains. Winds are expected to be moderate, between three and four on the Beaufort scale, across most of the island, with stronger winds possible on the south and east coasts. Overnight, cloud cover will increase, with rain likely on the northern coast. The weather is expected to clear up as the night progresses. Temperatures overnight are expected to drop to eight degrees Celsius inland, nine degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, 10 degrees Celsius on the north coast, and two degrees in the mountains, where frost is expected to form. Clearer and sunnier weather is expected for Friday, with a slight drop in temperatures continuing through the weekend. Rain is possible on Saturday, with temperatures falling enough that snowfall will be possible in the Troodos mountain range, before temperatures begin to rise again on Sunday.

Storm dumps more than a foot of snow on parts of US Northeast

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Storm dumps more than a foot of snow on parts of US Northeast

– A powerful winter storm brought more than a foot of snow to parts of New England on Tuesday.
– New York City received its first significant snowfall in at least two years.
– Around 13 million people were under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. local time.
– The storm produced heavy, wet snow and winds of up to 60 miles per hour.
– Farmington, Connecticut, and Sussex, New Jersey, had more than 15 inches of snow.
– In Fall River, Massachusetts, snow totals were expected to reach 9 inches.
– Boston received about an inch of snow by midday.
– New York City area saw snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches.
– The storm ended a nearly two-year “snow drought” in New York City.
– More than 2,000 plow trucks were deployed in New York City for snow clearance.
– Around 130,000 homes and businesses lost power in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
– School districts across the region, including New York City, canceled in-person classes.
– Over 1,100 flights to and from New York’s LaGuardia, Boston Logan International, and Newark Liberty International airports were delayed or canceled.

Dust levels double in Limassol, overnight yellow alert for rainfall

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Dust levels double in Limassol, overnight yellow alert for rainfall

Limassol had the highest level of dust in the atmosphere on Tuesday, more than double the safe level. Larnaca also had high levels of dust. The weather service attributed this to a low pressure front and heavy rainfall was expected later in the day. The Department of Labour Inspection urged the public and vulnerable groups to avoid open spaces due to the negative effects of dust on human health. The latest hourly dust concentrations in various areas were measured. The Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall and continued high levels of dust. The weather was expected to remain unsettled with occasional showers and thunderstorms until the end of the week.

All roads to Troodos remain closed

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All roads to Troodos remain closed

All roads leading to Troodos are closed due to heavy snowfall. Roads between Kakopetria, Pine Wood, and Pedoulas; Pedoulas and Prodromos; Prodromos and Platres; and Prodoromos and Lemythou are only open to vehicles with four-wheel drive or those equipped with tyre chains. The roads between Karvounas and Kyperounta, between Agros and Papoutsa, and between Ayios Theodoros and Orkontas are open but slippery because of frost. Police advise drivers to be especially careful when traveling in mountainous areas.

Today, ’s weather: More snow in Troodos

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Today, ’s weather: More snow in Troodos

– More snow is expected in the Troodos Mountain range on Thursday.
– The snow depth at sunrise was 27 centimeters.
– Snowfall may be accompanied by isolated storms.
– Temperatures in the mountains are expected to reach three degrees Celsius.
– Isolated rains and storms are forecast for the eastern and northern coasts, spreading inland later.
– Maximum temperatures are expected to be 15 degrees Celsius inland and 16 degrees Celsius on the coasts.
– Winds will be moderate, at three or four on the Beaufort scale.
– Overnight, isolated showers are expected on the western and northern coasts.
– Overnight temperatures may drop to four degrees Celsius inland, six degrees Celsius on the coasts, and minus two degrees Celsius in the mountains.
– Increased cloud, rain, and snow in the mountains are expected through Friday and the weekend.
– Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Friday and remain constant through the weekend.

Cyprus braces for winter storms

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Cyprus braces for winter storms

The Cyprus Met Office has issued an amber alert for intense rain and storms, expected to last for 48 hours. The civil defence department has warned the general population to stay indoors and has provided guidelines for preparing for the storms. The weather system responsible for the rain and chilly weather is called Avgi, and it is causing temperatures to drop significantly. Snowfall is expected in the mountains. The rainy and cold weather will continue for the next few days before temperatures start to warm up again.

Sunday’s weather: Isolated showers and snow in the mountains

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Sunday’s weather: Isolated showers and snow in the mountains

Today’s weather will be partly cloudy with isolated showers expected after noon inland and in the mountains. Snowfall and sleet are likely in the mountains. Winds will start as variable and mild, reaching 3 Beaufort, and gradually shifting to predominantly north to northeast with the same intensity. The sea will be smooth to slight. Temperatures will rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland, around 17 on the coasts, and 5 degrees in the higher mountains. On Monday, temperatures are predicted to experience a slight drop, falling below average for the time of the season.