The General Directorate of Meteorology has announced its latest weather forecasts, predicting that temperatures across the country will remain below seasonal norms. A yellow alert has been issued for 7 provinces, with warnings that up to 75 kilograms of rain per square meter could fall. Heavy snowfall is also expected in the highlands of eastern Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Gümüşhane, and Artvin.
With the drop in temperatures, snowy landscapes have already begun to appear in the northern and eastern parts of the country. According to Meteorology’s forecasts, partly cloudy weather will dominate these regions. Rain and showers are expected in the Black Sea region and the northern and eastern parts of Eastern Anatolia, while mixed rain and snow are forecast for the interior areas of the Eastern Black Sea, and snowfall is expected in the highlands.
Warning for Heavy Snow and Rain
Meteorology has issued a yellow code warning for Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Gümüşhane, and Artvin. Strong and very heavy showers (21-75 kg/m²) are expected in these provinces, while heavy snowfall is anticipated in highlands above 1,100-1,200 meters. The rain and snow may cause disruptions in transportation, flooding, landslides, icing, and frost.
Weather Forecasts for Some Provinces
– Marmara: Partly cloudy, with rain and showers expected around Kocaeli and Sakarya in the afternoon. Winds may be strong (40-60 km/h) in the southern regions.
– Edirne: 19°C, partly cloudy
– Istanbul: 18°C, partly to mostly cloudy
– AEGEAN: Partly cloudy, with fog and frost expected in the interior regions
– Izmir: 22°C, partly cloudy
– MUĞLA: 25°C, partly cloudy– MEDITERRANEAN: Clear skies, with strong winds from the north expected around the Taurus Mountains.
– Antalya: 28°C, clear
– Central Anatolia: Partly cloudy, with rain expected in Çankırı, Yozgat, Sivas, and Kayseri.
– Ankara: 14°C, partly cloudy
– Western Black Sea: Mostly cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers. Local heavy rain is expected.
– Central and Eastern Black Sea: Partly to mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers. Mixed rain and snow are expected in the highlands of the Eastern Black Sea.
– Eastern Anatolia: Partly to mostly cloudy, with intermittent rain.
– Kars: 7°C, mostly cloudy
– Southeastern Anatolia: Clear skies are expected.
– Diyarbakır: 18°C, clear
– Şanlıurfa: 20°C, clear
