02.05.2026 11:42
In Yozgat, the air temperature, which had been above seasonal norms for a while, gave way to rain on the afternoon of May 1st. The people of Yozgat woke up to snowfall on the morning of May 2nd. Having not seen snowfall in May for years, the residents of Yozgat encountered a white blanket when they went outside.
The rain that started in Yozgat last night and continued through the night gave way to snowfall in the morning hours. After the air temperature dropped below seasonal norms, the city center and high elevations turned white with the effective snowfall in the morning. In some areas, trees still bearing flowers and buds blended with the snow, creating postcard-worthy scenes.
"WE KNOW IT SNOWED ON MAY 19"
Hacı Gözüyaşlı, a tradesman who left his home to go to work in the morning, said, "It was very nice on May 2nd. In the old days, it would snow on May 5th or 6th. We know it snowed on May 19. It's a wonderful thing. One of the beautiful images of our homeland."
"WE REMEMBERED THE OLD DAYS"
Erdoğan Sağdıç also stated, "For years, it hasn't snowed in Yozgat in May. But in the past, we wouldn't remove stoves from homes until May 6. I know it even snowed on May 19. We are proud to recall the old Yozgat again."