The meteorology department warned one by one about the provinces: Snow and rain alert.

08.02.2025 10:50

The meteorology department published the latest weather report for Saturday, February 8, 2025. Intermittent rainfall is expected in the southern and eastern parts of Marmara, the eastern part of Central Anatolia, the Black Sea coasts, as well as in the regions of Bolu, Tokat, Artvin, and the eastern part of Eastern Anatolia, including Malatya, Şanlıurfa, and Diyarbakır. In the interior regions, mixed rain and snow will be effective.

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The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) shared the latest forecasts about the weather across the country. While cold weather is expected to affect the entire country, snowfall is also predicted to continue. Additionally, warnings for storms and heavy rain have been issued, with strong rainfall and avalanche risks highlighted in some regions.

SNOWFALL AND COLD WEATHER

It is predicted that mixed rain and snowfall will continue in most parts of the country. Snowfall is expected in the eastern Marmara, eastern Central Anatolia, the Western and Central Black Sea, the eastern Black Sea coasts, and the southwestern part of Eastern Anatolia, as well as in some provinces of Southeastern Anatolia such as Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye, and Eskişehir.

Especially in the coastal areas of Kastamonu, Sinop, Samsun, Nevşehir, Niğde, Kayseri, and Mardin, it is expected that the precipitation will be locally heavy. In the morning and evening hours, there may be frost, freezing, fog, and mist events in the inner and eastern regions.

AVALANCHE RISK AND FROST WARNING

It has been stated that there is an avalanche risk in the high areas of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea and the steep slopes of Eastern Anatolia. At the same time, warnings have been made that there may be strong frost and freezing events in the inner and eastern parts of the country, and citizens should take precautions.

STORM AND STRONG WIND WARNING

The storm will show its effects in the North Aegean, South Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions. In the North Aegean Sea, the wind, which will start blowing from the north and northeast in the morning hours, is expected to turn into a storm with a strength of 6 to 8 in the evening hours. In the South Aegean, winds of 5 to 7 are expected.

In the Western Mediterranean, the wind blowing from the north and northwest is expected to start blowing at a strength of 5 to 7 in the Gulf of Antalya. In the northern parts of the Eastern Mediterranean, a storm with a strength of 6 to 8 is predicted to occur from the morning hours.

In the Sea of Marmara, the wind blowing from the north and northeast is also expected to turn into a storm with a strength of 5 to 7.

AVALANCHE WARNING

The meteorology department emphasized that adverse weather conditions such as precipitation, storms, and frost could negatively affect transportation, urging the public to be cautious. It was stated that special attention should be paid to avalanche risks, blizzards, and freezing conditions in high areas.

Citizens are advised to follow the weather conditions and avoid going outside unless necessary to avoid being affected by bad weather.

"PRECIPITATION WILL TURN INTO RAIN"

Meteorology General Directorate Weather Forecast Specialist Cengiz Çelik participated in an NTV broadcast and made important statements about the weather in Istanbul. Çelik stated that with an increase of 1-2 degrees in temperatures, the precipitation will turn into rain.

Çelik expressed that in high areas, the precipitation will be seen as mixed rain and snow, saying, "In high-altitude areas such as Çatalca and Silivri, mixed rain will occur. However, we do not expect these precipitation to create any snow cover."

Çelik also emphasized that the rainy weather will continue to affect Istanbul for the next 3-4 days.

HOW WILL THE WEATHER BE TODAY?

According to the forecasts made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the general weather will be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent precipitation expected in the southern and eastern parts of Marmara, the eastern part of Central Anatolia, the Black Sea coasts, as well as in the regions of Bolu, Tokat, Artvin, and the eastern part of Eastern Anatolia, along with Malatya, Şanlıurfa, and Diyarbakır. The precipitation is expected to be rain in coastal areas, mixed rain and snow in inner areas, and light rain and showers in Southeastern Anatolia.

TEMPERATURE

It is predicted that there will be no significant change in air temperatures, and they will continue to remain below seasonal norms across the country.

WIND

The wind is expected to blow generally from the north and northeast lightly, occasionally at moderate strength, and strongly and briefly as a storm (40-70 km/h) in Marmara and the Aegean coast.

WARNINGS

STRONG WIND WARNING: Since the wind is expected to blow strongly and briefly as a storm (40-70 km/h) from the northern directions in Marmara and the Aegean coast, it is necessary to be cautious and take precautions against possible adverse conditions.

AVALANCHE RISK AND FROST AND FREEZING WARNING: Due to the avalanche risk in the high areas of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea and the steep slopes of Eastern Anatolia, as well as the expected strong frost and freezing events in the inner and eastern parts of the country, it is requested to be cautious and take precautions against possible adverse conditions.

WEATHER CONDITIONS BY REGIONS

MARMARA

Very cloudy, with the southern and eastern parts of the region expected to be rainy, with precipitation generally seen as rain, and mixed rain and snow in high areas. The wind is expected to blow strongly (40-70 km/h) from the north. Frost and freezing events are expected in various parts of the region.

AEGEAN

Partly and slightly cloudy, with the northern and eastern parts expected to be very cloudy in places. The wind is expected to blow strongly (40-70 km/h) from the northern directions in coastal areas. Frost and freezing events are expected in the inner parts during the morning and evening hours.

MEDITERRANEAN

It is expected to be partly and slightly cloudy. Frost and freezing events are expected in the Lakes region and the Taurus Mountains during the morning and evening hours.

CENTRAL ANATOLIA

Partly and very cloudy, with light snowfall expected in the eastern parts during the morning hours. Frost and freezing events are expected across the region.

WESTERN BLACK SEA

Very cloudy, with intermittent rainfall expected in the region except for Karabük, with precipitation seen as rain and mixed rain in coastal areas and snow in inner areas. Frost and freezing events are expected in the inner parts of the region during the morning and evening hours.

MIDDLE AND EASTERN BLACK SEA

It is expected to be mostly cloudy, with intermittent rain in the coastal areas and around Tokat and Artvin, with rain on the coasts, mixed rain and snow in the inner regions, and snow in the higher elevations. Frost and freezing conditions are expected in the inner parts of the region. There is an avalanche risk in the higher elevations of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea.

EAST ANATOLIA

It is expected to be mostly cloudy, with light snowfall in the eastern parts. Frost and freezing conditions are expected, along with fog and localized mist during the morning and night hours. There is an avalanche risk on the steep slopes in the eastern part of the region.

SOUTHEAST ANATOLIA

Partly and mostly cloudy, it is expected that Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır, as well as the northern and eastern parts of Adıyaman, will experience light rain in the morning hours. Fog and localized mist are expected in the north and east during the morning and night hours.