20.02.2025 08:10
The expected snowfall in Istanbul began to have an impact in some areas starting from yesterday morning. As the snowfall intensified, it covered a large part of the city with a white blanket. The precipitation is expected to continue for another 3 days, with forecasts predicting that the snowfall will occasionally be heavy and blizzard-like. Meanwhile, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül also responded to the question, "Will schools be closed on Friday?"
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The snowfall that has been awaited in Istanbul for a week has become effective. After a break in education in primary, secondary, and high schools across Istanbul, some universities have also announced a holiday. While it is expected that the snowfall will continue to be effective today, it is predicted that the snow depth may reach 40 centimeters in some areas of the megacity. It is anticipated that the snowfall will intensify in the form of a blizzard on Friday and Saturday, continuing heavily throughout the weekend.
YELLOW CODE FOR ALL DISTRICTS
In the daily report published by the Meteorology, a yellow code warning for snowfall was issued for all districts of Istanbul.
In a statement from MGM, it was noted that the snowfall expected to be seen across the province from this morning will continue until Sunday afternoon, with strong and occasionally heavy snowfall on Friday and Saturday, and that icing and frost events will be effective across the province until Monday morning.
ISTANBUL GOVERNOR: WE EXPECT HEAVY SNOWFALL
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated in a post on his social media account that according to the data obtained from the General Directorate of Meteorology, heavy snowfall and icing are expected across the province.
WILL SCHOOLS BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY?
While it is wondered whether schools will be closed on Friday, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül clarified this question on TRT News screens. Governor Gül stated, "We will make a decision tomorrow evening by looking at the meteorological data for Friday."
HOURLY WEATHER REPORT
It is predicted that the intensity of snowfall will increase on Friday, February 21, and continue heavily throughout the weekend.
SNOW DEPTH MAY REACH 40 CM
According to AKOM's forecasts, the snow depth will vary by region:
South of E-5 (central districts) 5-15 cm,
Between E-5 and TEM 10-30 cm,
North of TEM and in high areas 20-40 cm,
In northern regions and high-altitude areas, a snow cover of 40 cm and above will form.
YELLOW CODE WARNING FOR 20 PROVINCES
Meanwhile, a yellow code warning has been issued for many provinces. The provinces where heavy snowfall is expected are listed as Istanbul, Ağrı, Artvin, Bingöl, Bitlis, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Giresun, Hakkari, Kars, Muş, Ordu, Rize, Siirt, Trabzon, Van, Batman, Şırnak, Ardahan, and Iğdır.
FLIGHTS AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT HAVE BEEN REDUCED
In line with the decision taken, it was announced that 10% of the flights planned to be made from Istanbul Airport today have been canceled. It was stated that on Friday, when the snowfall is expected to intensify, 20% of the flights will be canceled.
CANCELLATIONS IN SABİHA GÖKÇEN INCREASED
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Authority HEAŞ made a statement regarding the issue after the meeting of the Meteorological Emergency Committee (MADKOM).
In the statement, it was noted, "In addition to the 10% flight cancellations made today due to the expected adverse meteorological conditions at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, 15% of the remaining flights will be canceled, and in addition to the 15% flight cancellations made for February 21, 15% of the remaining flights will be canceled, and 30% of the flights on February 22 will be canceled."
Passengers were advised to follow the latest status of their flights through the websites and call centers of the airlines.
In a statement made yesterday, it was reported that due to the expected adverse weather conditions in the city, a decision was made to reduce flights by 10% today and by 15% on February 21.
METEOROLOGICAL OUTLOOK
According to the forecasts made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, it is expected that the general weather of our country will be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent rainfall in the eastern Marmara, the Eastern Mediterranean, the northeastern part of Central Anatolia, the Black Sea, and the eastern and southeastern Anatolia. Rain and showers are expected to be seen as rain and mixed rain and snow in other places receiving precipitation; it is expected to be strong along the coasts of the Central and Eastern Black Sea, the eastern part of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, as well as in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, and Sinop. Icing and frost events are expected in the northern, inner, and eastern parts of our country. Additionally, attention was drawn to the avalanche risk in the high areas of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea and the steep slopes of Eastern Anatolia.
TEMPERATURE: It is expected that the air temperatures, which are below the seasonal norms, will decrease by 2-4 degrees across the country.
WIND: It is expected that the wind will generally blow lightly from the northern directions, occasionally at a moderate strength, and strongly from the northern directions (40-60 km/h) in the Marmara, the inner parts of the Aegean, the Mediterranean, and the southern part of Central Anatolia.
WARNINGS
HEAVY SNOWFALL WARNING: Since the precipitation is expected to be strong along the coasts of the Central and Eastern Black Sea, the eastern part of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, as well as in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, and Sinop, it is necessary to be cautious and prepared for possible adverse conditions.
STRONG WIND WARNING: Since the wind is expected to blow strongly from the northern directions (40-60 km/h) in the Marmara, the inner parts of the Aegean, the Mediterranean, and the southern part of Central Anatolia, it is necessary to be cautious and prepared for possible adverse conditions.
AVALANCHE RISK AND ICING AND FROST EVENT WARNING: Due to the avalanche risk in the steep and sloping areas of the eastern part of Eastern Anatolia and the high areas of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea, as well as the icing and frost events expected to be strong in the northern, inner, and eastern parts of the country, it is necessary to be cautious and prepared for possible adverse conditions.
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WEATHER IN OUR REGIONS
MARMARA
It is expected to be very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall in the eastern part of the region. Precipitation is expected to be heavy around Istanbul, Kocaeli, and Sakarya. The wind is expected to blow strongly from the north and northeast (40-60 km/h).
EDIRNE °C, 3°C
Very cloudy
ISTANBUL °C, 3°C
It is expected to be very cloudy with intermittent snowfall. Precipitation is expected to be heavy.
KOCAELI °C, 3°C
It is expected to be very cloudy with intermittent snowfall. Precipitation is expected to be heavy.
TEKIRDAG °C, 3°C
Very cloudy
EGE
It is expected to be partly and very cloudy. The wind is expected to blow strongly from the north and northeast along the coasts (40-60 km/h). Frost and freezing conditions are expected in the inner parts of the region.
A. KARAHISAR °C, 0°C
Partly and very cloudy
DENIZLI °C, 9°C
Partly and very cloudy
IZMIR °C, 10°C
Partly cloudy
MUGLA °C, 7°C
Partly cloudy
MEDITERRANEAN
It is expected to be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent precipitation in the Eastern Mediterranean in the morning hours. Precipitation is expected to be rain and showers along the coast, and mixed rain and snow in the inner parts. The wind is expected to blow strongly from the north and northeast in the inner parts of the region (40-60 km/h).
ADANA °C, 13°C
Partly and very cloudy, with rain and showers along the coasts in the morning hours
ANTALYA °C, 13°C
Partly and very cloudy
ISPARTA °C, 3°C
Partly and very cloudy
MERSIN °C, 12°C
Partly and very cloudy
INNER ANATOLIA
It is expected to be very cloudy, with light snowfall in the northeastern parts of the region in the afternoon and evening hours. Frost and freezing conditions are expected throughout the region. The wind is expected to blow strongly from the north and northeast in the southern parts of Inner Anatolia (40-60 km/h).
ANKARA °C, 0°C
Very cloudy, with light snowfall in the eastern districts in the evening
ESKISEHIR °C, 1°C
Very cloudy
KAYSERI °C, -1°C
Very cloudy, with light snowfall in the afternoon
KONYA °C, 2°C
Very cloudy
WEST BLACK SEA
It is expected to be very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall throughout the region. Precipitation is expected to be heavy along the Kastamonu coasts and around Sinop. Frost and freezing conditions are expected throughout the region.
BOLU °C, 0°C
Very cloudy with intermittent snowfall
KASTAMONU °C, -2°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall, especially heavy along the coastal areas
SINOP °C, 3°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall, especially heavy
ZONGULDAK °C, 2°C
Very cloudy with intermittent snowfall
CENTRAL AND EAST BLACK SEA
It is expected to be very cloudy, with intermittent mixed rain and snow throughout the region. Precipitation is expected to be heavy along the coasts and around Artvin. Frost and freezing conditions are expected in the inner parts of the region. There is an avalanche risk in the high inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea.
RIZE °C, 4°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent mixed rain and snow expected. Precipitation is expected to be heavy.
SAMSUN °C, 3°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent mixed rain and snow expected. Precipitation is expected to be heavy.
TOKAT °C, 1°C
Very cloudy with intermittent snowfall
TRABZON °C, 4°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent mixed rain and snow expected. Precipitation is expected to be heavy.
EAST ANATOLIA
It is expected to be very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall throughout the region. Precipitation is expected to be heavy in the eastern part of the region. Frost and freezing conditions are expected throughout the region. There is an avalanche risk in the steep and sloped areas of the eastern region.
AGRI °C, -3°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall expected to be heavy.
ERZURUM °C, -5°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall expected to be heavy.
MALATYA °C, 3°C
Very cloudy with snowfall
VAN °C, 6°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent snowfall expected to be heavy in the southern areas.
SOUTHEAST ANATOLIA
It is expected to be very cloudy, with intermittent precipitation throughout the region. In the southern parts, rain is expected, while in the northern parts, mixed rain and snow will be seen, with heavy precipitation expected around Diyarbakır, Mardin, Batman, and Siirt.
DIYARBAKIR °C, 6°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent rain and mixed rain expected to be heavy.
GAZIANTEP °C, 8°C
Very cloudy with intermittent rain
MARDIN °C, 4°C
Very cloudy, with intermittent rain and mixed rain expected to be heavy.
SANLIURFA °C, 8°C
Very cloudy with intermittent rain.
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