25.12.2025 20:46
A warning about snow has been issued for the megacity by the Istanbul Governorship. In the statement made for this Friday and Saturday, it was noted that "there is a possibility of mixed rain and snowfall in the northern parts and high areas of Istanbul. Caution and preparedness should be exercised regarding the potential for frost and freezing events, especially during the night and morning hours in Istanbul."
The Istanbul Governorship issued a snow warning for this Friday and Saturday. The statement included, "There is a possibility of mixed rain and snow in the northern parts and high altitudes of Istanbul. Caution and preparedness should be exercised regarding the potential for frost and freezing events, especially during the night and morning hours in Istanbul."
SNOW WARNING FROM THE GOVERNORATE FOR ISTANBUL
As cold weather increasingly shows its effects in Istanbul, there has still been no snowfall despite only a few days left until the New Year. The eagerly awaited news for Istanbul residents came from the governorate.
TEMPERATURES DROP STARTING FROM FRIDAY
In a statement from the Istanbul Governorship, it was noted that snow is expected in the northern and high areas of the city this Friday and Saturday. The statement included the following: "According to the latest assessments by the General Directorate of Meteorology; it is predicted that from Friday, December 26, the air temperatures in Istanbul will decrease significantly (by 5 to 8 degrees) and fall below seasonal norms, with cold and rainy weather expected to continue throughout the next week."
SNOW MAY BE SEEN IN THE NORTHERN AND HIGH AREAS OF THE CITY
It is anticipated that the expected precipitation in Istanbul on Friday, December 26, 2025, and Saturday, December 27, 2025, will generally be in the form of rain.
There is a possibility of mixed rain and snow in the northern parts and high altitudes of Istanbul. Caution and preparedness should be exercised regarding the potential for frost and freezing events, especially during the night and morning hours in Istanbul."
SIBERIAN COLD IS COMING
On the other hand, Cengiz Çelik, a meteorological expert from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, provided an assessment regarding the weather. Çelik stated that starting tomorrow, the country will be under the influence of a cold and rainy system originating from Siberia and coming over the Black Sea, and that temperatures will gradually drop by 4 to 10 degrees. He mentioned that the cold air system will cause snowfall, particularly in the Black Sea Region, eastern Central Anatolia, and parts of Eastern Anatolia.