Turkey will face a drastic change in weather this week. Temperatures that reached record levels at the beginning of March will drop rapidly from today, giving way to freezing cold and heavy rain. According to the forecasts of the General Directorate of Meteorology, winter conditions will once again affect a large part of the country.
Snow, Rain and Storm Are Coming
Snowfall is expected especially in Central Anatolia and eastern parts, while heavy rain and showers will be seen in western regions. Weather conditions will change suddenly in many parts of Türkiye:
- Bolu and Duzce: Snowfall will start from Tuesday night.
- Blacksea Region: Snow is expected in Ordu and Giresun plateaus and Gümüşhane on Wednesday.
- Central Anatolia Region: Snowfall will be effective in general.
- Inland Mediterranean: Snowfall is forecasted in the Taurus Mountains.
- Eastern Anatolia Region: Heavy snowfall will be seen on Thursday. Snow is also expected in the higher parts of Kahramanmaraş.
- Aegean Region: On Wednesday, temperatures will drop rapidly and snowfall is possible.
Temperatures in Istanbul and Marmara to Drop by 20 Degrees
The Marmara Region will also be affected by this drastic change in weather. While rain is expected in Istanbul on Tuesday, sleet is possible on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures dropping by 20 degrees.
- Istanbul: On Thursday, March 20, the temperature will drop to 2 degrees. Although heavy snowfall is not expected, cold weather and north winds will be effective.
- AnkaraLight snowfall is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Izmir: There is a high probability of showers and thunderstorms.
High Wind and Storm Warning
Wind and storm will also be effective in the coming days. Strong winds will blow in the seas in the form of storms. The wind is expected to reach storm levels in Eastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, the inner parts of the Black Sea and the Taurus Mountains region of the Mediterranean.
What Will the Weather Be Like During the Holiday?
The cold wave is expected to leave Türkiye as of March 23. Temperatures are expected to rise again and sunny weather is expected to prevail in the first days of Eid al-Fitr.
Especially in the Marmara, Aegean, Inner Aegean, Central Anatolia and the inner parts of the Black Sea where agricultural activities have started, as of Wednesday agricultural frost danger It is recommended that farmers take precautions against this situation.
Türkiye will experience three different seasons simultaneously in the next few days. It is important for citizens to be careful against sudden weather changes and follow the warnings of the authorities.
