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A mischievous little low-pressure sprite is roaming the skies today, stirring the air and sprinkling a touch of dusty shimmer across the atmosphere.
Today, clouds will gather like curious elves overhead, bringing local rain showers and the odd grumbling thunderclap. Some of these sky-elves may even toss down hailstones! On the loftiest peaks of the Troodos Mountains, sleet or snowflakes may begin rehearsing for their Christmas debut. By afternoon, however, the weather spirits will calm, and conditions will improve noticeably.
Winds will whisper mostly from the northeast to southeast, light to moderate (3-4 Beaufort), as if sharing secrets between pine trees. The sea will ripple gently, slightly rough along the northern coasts and up to slightly rough elsewhere.
Temperatures will climb to about 18°C inland, 20°C along the coasts, and a chilly 9°C in the high mountains, perfect weather for scarves, but not quite for mittens yet.
This evening, the skies will be partly cloudy, with a few sneaky showers lingering near the coasts. On the highest mountain peaks, sleet or snow may continue their quiet dance. Winds will soften, blowing lightly (3 Beaufort), and the sea will rest calm to slightly rough, like a sleeping reindeer.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), Christmas Eve, the weather will stay partly cloudy, with a few isolated showers drifting about, just enough to keep things interesting, but not enough to spoil last-minute preparations.
On Thursday, Christmas Day, clouds may thicken at times, with isolated showers and perhaps a single thunderous drumroll after midday. On Friday, the sky continues its moody performance, with occasional showers or thunderstorms, mainly after noon.
Temperatures through Friday will remain steady and slightly warmer than usual for the season, winter-kissed but not winter-bitten.
