01.02.2026 18:54
The meteorology department announced that there will be a strong storm in the Marmara region and heavy snowfall in Thrace tomorrow. The Istanbul Governorship warned citizens to be cautious against potential dangers in a statement it made.
The meteorology department issued a warning for a strong storm in Marmara and heavy snowfall in Thrace for tomorrow. The Istanbul Governorship also requested caution against possible adverse events such as roof blow-offs and tree falls in the storm, which could reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour.
The General Directorate of Meteorology announced that on Monday, the expected wind in Marmara is anticipated to blow from the north at strong speeds in the areas of Istanbul, Yalova, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ, and Çanakkale, as well as the southern parts of Edirne and the northern parts of Bursa and Balıkesir (50-70 km/h, locally up to 80 km/h). The announcement urged caution and preparedness against disruptions in transportation, roof blow-offs, and tree falls due to the storm.
STRONG SNOW WARNING FROM METEOROLOGY
The meteorology department also issued a heavy snow warning for Thrace, stating that snow thickness could reach 10-20 centimeters. The statement read: "Precipitation starting as rain in Thrace is expected to turn into heavy (10-20 cm) mixed rain and snow, especially in the southern parts of Edirne, as well as throughout the province, the northern and western parts of Tekirdağ, and the northern parts of Kırklareli from tomorrow morning (February 2, 2026). As the precipitation is expected to continue until the evening hours, caution and preparedness should be exercised against disruptions in transportation, icing, freezing, and blizzards in higher altitudes."
WARNING FROM THE ISTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP
The relevant warning from the Istanbul Governorship is as follows: "According to the assessments of the General Directorate of Meteorology; on February 2, Monday (tomorrow), the expected wind in our region is anticipated to blow from the north as strong winds and locally as a storm (50-70 km/h, locally up to 80 km/h). Caution and preparedness should be exercised against disruptions in transportation, roof blow-offs, and tree falls due to the storm."