14.12.2025 07:45
As warnings come in succession from the meteorology department, snowfall is expected in 21 provinces, including Bolu, Erzurum, Van, Kayseri, and Sivas, with a cold air mass entering the country on Sunday morning. While it is anticipated that the snowfall will intensify at the beginning of the week, the snow forecast for Istanbul points to the second week of January.
The General Directorate of Meteorology announced that light to moderate snowfall is expected in 21 provinces on December 15-16. The snowfall is predicted to start on Sunday morning and continue its effects until mid-week.
As the last weeks of the year approach, winter conditions have begun to manifest across Turkey. According to the updated five-day weather forecast report from the General Directorate of Meteorology, light to moderate snowfall is expected in different regions of the country on December 15 and 16.
IT WILL ENTER THE COUNTRY FROM THE CAUCASUS
According to forecasts, the snowfall will enter the country from the Caucasus on Sunday morning. Initially, the precipitation is expected to be effective around Ardahan, Artvin, Gümüşhane, and Bayburt, and it is reported that it will spread to surrounding provinces by the first day of the week. With the cold and snowy air wave moving westward, it is anticipated that especially the high areas in Bolu will be covered in white.
SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED IN 21 PROVINCES
According to meteorological maps, snowfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday in Bolu, Kastamonu, Çankırı, Yozgat, Niğde, Kayseri, Tokat, Sivas, Gümüşhane, Erzincan, Bayburt, Bingöl, Erzurum, Muş, Bitlis, Artvin, Nevşehir, Hakkari, Van, Ağrı, and Iğdır.
SNOWFALL IN ISTANBUL IN JANUARY
On the other hand, millions of citizens living in Istanbul are curious about when the snowfall will be effective. Projections prepared based on preliminary indicators suggest that snowfall, which will also cover the city centers in Istanbul, may begin to be seen in the second week of January.