Siberian cold is coming! Snowfall warning for 50 cities including Istanbul and Ankara: Here is the weather forecast for Monday, February 3, by province...

According to the weather report for February 3 from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the weather in the northern, inner, and western parts of Turkey will be partly to very cloudy. While rain is expected, especially starting in the evening hours, in the Marmara and Black Sea regions, as well as in Samsun, Kütahya, and the northern parts of Izmir, sleet and snowfall will be seen in the inner parts of the Western Black Sea and around Kütahya in the coming hours.

TEMPERATURES WILL DROP RAPIDLY

Turkey is entering the influence of a cold wave as harsh as Siberian cold. Air temperatures, which have been above seasonal norms, will show a sharp decline throughout the week. Meteorology experts state that temperatures will decrease by 6 to 12 degrees, making winter conditions felt. While heavy snowfall is expected in provinces such as Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Bolu, and Kastamonu, warnings have been issued for citizens to be careful.

SUCCESSIVE WARNINGS FROM METEOROLOGY AND AKOM

Authorities emphasize that caution should be exercised against the negative effects that weather conditions may cause. It is recommended to take precautions, especially in the high parts of the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia, against problems such as icing, avalanche risk, and disruptions in transportation.

Additionally, strong winds are expected on the coasts of Marmara and the North Aegean. It was stated that the wind, which could reach speeds of 40 to 70 kilometers per hour, could reach storm levels, and warnings were issued regarding potential disruptions in maritime transportation.

WHEN IS THE SNOW COMING TO ISTANBUL?

According to the forecasts of meteorology experts, snowfall will begin in Istanbul as of Wednesday. While snow is expected to be more effective, especially on the European Side and in high areas, it is stated that temperatures across the city could drop to 0 degrees. Authorities advise citizens to be cautious to avoid disruptions in transportation.

MARMARA

It is estimated that the weather will be partly to very cloudy, with rain expected across the region after the evening hours. Haze and occasional fog are expected across the region in the morning hours. It is estimated that the wind will blow from northern directions as a strong and short-term storm (40 - 70 km/h) after the night hours.

ÇANAKKALE °C, 14°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours

EDİRNE °C, 12°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours

İSTANBUL °C, 12°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours

KIRKLARELİ °C, 11°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours

AEGEAN

It is estimated that the weather will be partly to slightly cloudy, becoming very cloudy in the northern parts over time, with rain in the northern parts of Izmir and sleet in the surroundings of Kütahya. Haze and occasional fog are expected in the inner parts of the region in the morning hours. It is estimated that the wind will blow from northern directions as a strong and short-term storm (40 - 70 km/h) on the North Aegean coasts after the night hours.

A.KARAHİSAR -1°C, 13°C

It is estimated to be partly cloudy. Haze and occasional fog are expected during the night and morning hours.

DENİZLİ 5°C, 17°C

It is estimated to be partly cloudy. Haze and occasional fog are expected during the night and morning hours.

İZMİR 8°C, 17°C

Partly to slightly cloudy, becoming very cloudy over time

KÜTAHYA 1°C, 13°C

It is estimated to be partly cloudy. Haze and occasional fog are expected during the night and morning hours.

MEDITERRANEAN

It is estimated that the weather will be slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy across the region over time. Haze and occasional fog are expected in the inner parts of the region during the morning and night hours.

ADANA °C, 20°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

ANTALYA °C, 18°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

HATAY °C, 18°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

MERSİN °C, 18°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

CENTRAL ANATOLIA

It is estimated to be partly to slightly cloudy. Haze and occasional fog, along with icing and frost, are expected across the region during the morning and night hours.

ANKARA °C, 12°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

ÇANKIRI °C, 12°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

ESKİŞEHİR °C, 12°C

Partly to slightly cloudy, becoming very cloudy over time

KONYA °C, 13°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

WESTERN BLACK SEA

It is estimated to be partly to very cloudy, with rain after the evening hours, and sleet and snow in the inner parts. Haze and occasional fog are expected across the region during the morning and night hours.

BARTIN °C, 14°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours

BOLU °C, 13°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours, becoming sleet and snow over time.

KASTAMONU °C, 13°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours, becoming sleet and snow over time.

ZONGULDAK °C, 11°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the evening hours

CENTRAL and EASTERN BLACK SEA

It is estimated to be partly to very cloudy, with rain in the surroundings of Samsun and the western districts of Ordu after the night hours. Haze and occasional fog, along with icing and frost, are expected in the inner parts of the region during the morning and night hours. There is an avalanche danger in the high parts of the inner Eastern Black Sea region.

AMASYA °C, 14°C

Partly to very cloudy

ARTVİN °C, 11°C

Partly to very cloudy

SAMSUN °C, 14°C

Partly to very cloudy, rainy after the night hours

TRABZON °C, 13°C

Partly to very cloudy

EASTERN ANATOLIA

It is estimated to be partly to slightly cloudy. Haze and occasional fog, along with icing and frost, are expected across the region during the morning and night hours. There is an avalanche danger on the steep and sloping hillsides in the east of the region.

ERZURUM °C, -1°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

KARS °C, 4°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

MALATYA °C, 12°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

VAN °C, 4°C

Partly to slightly cloudy

SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA

It is estimated to be slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy across the region over time. Haze and occasional fog are expected in the northern and eastern parts of the region during the morning and night hours.

DİYARBAKIR °C, 14°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

GAZİANTEP °C, 16°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

SİİRT °C, 13°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

ŞANLIURFA °C, 17°C

Slightly cloudy and clear, becoming partly cloudy over time

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