Snowfall warning for Istanbul to last 4 days! Statement on school closures from Orhan Şen: Will schools be closed in Istanbul?
The General Directorate of Meteorology and AKOM have issued a snowfall warning for Istanbul and its surrounding areas. The cold wave, which will begin on February 19, will be effective for 4 days, and temperatures in Istanbul will drop below zero. While experts argue that schools should be closed, the Istanbul Governor's Office and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change have also issued warnings regarding icing, frost, and transportation disruptions.
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According to the forecasts of the General Directorate of Meteorology, Istanbul and its surrounding areas will come under the influence of a new cold wave.
Wednesday, February 19: Sleet is expected.
Thursday and Friday, February 20-21: Snowfall will increase in intensity.
Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23: Snowfall will strengthen, and temperatures will drop below zero.
According to the statement from AKOM, the cold wave coming from Siberia will cause snowfall in Istanbul that will last for at least 4 days.
WARNING FROM THE ISTANBUL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
The Istanbul Governor's Office, in a statement made in line with the forecasts of the General Directorate of Meteorology, stated that citizens should be careful:
"Temperatures will drop starting from the beginning of the week, and Istanbul will come under the influence of a cold wave."
"Sleet is expected on Wednesday, February 19, and snowfall is expected in higher areas."
"Snowfall will be effective across Istanbul on February 20-21."
Officials emphasized that precautions should be taken against icing, frost, and disruptions in transportation.
TEMPERATURES WILL DROP
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change announced that temperatures will drop sharply across the country.
Temperature drops starting from Wednesday, February 19:
Istanbul: -1°C
Ankara: -8°C
Izmir: 1°C
Konya: -8°C
Antalya: 3°C
Bolu: -10°C
Samsun: -3°C
Trabzon: -2°C
Erzurum: -20°C
Diyarbakır: -5°C
HOLIDAY WARNING FOR SCHOOLS FROM PROF. DR. ORHAN ŞEN
Meteorology Consultant Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen stated that schools should be closed in Istanbul due to the expected snowfall.
"This snowfall coming to Istanbul will be more intense than the previous system."
"Rain and sleet will be seen on Wednesday. The actual snowfall will be effective on Thursday and Friday."
"I think schools should be closed on Friday. Temperatures will drop on Thursday night, and transportation for school buses may become difficult."
"The Governor's Office will make the decision, but if it is closed on Friday, it would be combined with the weekend."
Following these statements, parents and students are looking for an answer to the question, "Will schools be closed in Istanbul?"
WARNING CAME FROM AKOM
Istanbul and its surroundings will be under the influence of Siberian cold throughout the week.
The air temperature will vary between 0-3°C.
Starting from Wednesday, February 19, precipitation will turn into sleet and snow.
Snowfall will become even stronger on February 21-22.
Officials stated that citizens should be careful, especially against icing and frost events.