Right next to Istanbul, snow reached 20 centimeters

Right next to Istanbul, snow reached 20 centimeters

19.10.2026 11:42

In the high elevations of Düzce, the heavy rain that was effective over the weekend gave way to snowfall. While snow depth in the Sinekli, Kardüz, and Pürenli plateaus reached 20 centimeters in places, off-road enthusiasts who went to the region encountered a snow surprise during the farewell-to-autumn event.

Heavy rain that was effective in Düzce over the weekend turned into snow in high areas as air temperatures dropped. The Sinekli, Kardüz, and Pürenli plateaus, which stand out for the city's natural beauty, were covered with a white blanket. The plateaus, carrying the colors of autumn, became the scene of winter landscapes after the snowfall.

SNOW DEPTH REACHED 20 CENTIMETERS

Due to the snowfall, which increased its effect especially in high-altitude areas, snow depth reached up to 20 centimeters in some spots. With trees and plateau roads covered in snow, postcard-like views formed in the region.

THEY WENT TO SAY GOODBYE TO AUTUMN, THEY WELCOMED WINTER

Off-road enthusiasts who wanted to spend the weekend in touch with nature gathered in the high areas of Düzce as part of an autumn farewell event. Nature lovers who went up to the plateaus encountered an unexpected snowfall.

As off-road vehicles advanced along snow-covered plateau roads, they created colorful scenes, and the event organized to bid farewell to autumn almost turned into a meeting to welcome winter.

THE PLATEAUS WERE COVERED IN WHITE

After the snowfall, autumn and winter landscapes were seen together in the high areas of Düzce. The plateaus, covered in white, nature lovers

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