This is neither Kars nor Muş! Snow fell in thick flakes in mid-May.

This is neither Kars nor Muş! Snow fell in thick flakes in mid-May.

18.05.2026 12:21

With the decrease in air temperatures in Bayburt, snowfall was effective on Mount Kop at an altitude of 2,409 meters in May. Meteorology warned citizens against the risk of heavy downpours and storms in the region.

With the drop in air temperatures in Bayburt, snowfall became effective at higher elevations. The snow falling in mid-May on Kop Mountain, which has an altitude of 2,409 meters, drew attention, while rain continued intermittently in the city center.

WINTER SCENERY FORMED ON KOP MOUNTAIN

Snowfall was effective on Kop Mountain, one of Bayburt's important transit routes. As the end of May approaches, the snow created winter landscapes again at higher elevations. In the city center, it was reported that the rain that started in the morning hours continued intermittently.

Snowy landscape on Kop Mountain

"SUMMER WON'T COME TO BAYBURT THIS YEAR"

Truck driver Yıldıray Ata, who uses the Kop Mountain route, said that winter conditions continue in the region. Ata stated, "May 18, 2026, it's snowing on Kop Mountain. There's a nice snowfall, it's coming down well. Summer won't come to Bayburt this year, there is no summer for our region this year."

Truck on snowy road

HEAVY RAIN WARNING FROM METEOROLOGY

The General Directorate of Meteorology also issued a heavy rain warning for the northern regions, including Bayburt. In the statement, it was reported that locally heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in the inner parts of the Central and Eastern Black Sea region starting from the morning hours of Monday, May 18.

Meteorology warning map

FLOOD AND STORM WARNING ISSUED

Meteorology stated that heavy rains may be effective intermittently until the evening hours and warned citizens to be careful.

In the statement;

  • Flood
  • Inundation
  • Lightning
  • Local hail
  • Strong wind and storm
  • It was stated that precautions should be taken against adversities such as disruption in transportation. - BAYBURT

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