Thermometers suddenly dropped by 10 degrees, winter started early this year. The cold wave coming from Siberia affected the country.
Air temperatures dropped below seasonal norms.
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan stated that snowfall with strong cold weather is usually effective at the end of December, but this year it came early, and said, "There is a decrease of 6-8 degrees or even 10 degrees in temperatures. The temperature felt in Istanbul decreases to 6-7 degrees due to the strong wind effect." he said.
Cold weather is effective not only in Istanbul but throughout the country. In the higher elevations, strong winds are accompanied by snow. A snowfall warning has been issued for 20 provinces.
Dilek Çalışkan said that snowfall continues in places above a thousand meters in the Black Sea, adding, "In addition to sleet in Bolu and Kastamonu, the rain will turn it into snow in places. There is heavy snowfall in many points above 1,500 meters such as Erzurum, Kars, Ağrı, Bingöl and Erzincan." he said and added that there was a rapid cooling in Adana.
WHEN WILL THE COLD WAVE LAST?
The cold wave that has frozen the country is expected to lose its effect for a while as the air temperature returns to seasonal normals on Tuesday and Wednesday.
WHEN WILL IT SNOW IN ISTANBUL?
On the other hand, Meteorological Engineer Adil Tek stated that temperatures in Istanbul will begin to increase in November and that temperatures will remain above seasonal norms in the first weeks of December.
Explaining that the nearest possibility of snowfall for Istanbul is at the end of December, Adil Tek said, "However, this is not an exact date. The fact that temperatures fall 1-2 degrees below the seasonal norms along with the precipitation in December indicates the entry of cold air and therefore the possibility of snow. As the days get closer, the picture will become clearer." he said.
"WE DO NOT EXPECT A VERY RIDICULOUS WINTER"
Making evaluations about the winter season, Tek said, "This year's winter is expected to show a similar picture to last year. We estimate that temperatures in January, February and March will be above seasonal norms, and the number of hot days will be more than cold days." he said and continued as follows:
"There will be rain, but the possibility of snowfall decreases due to the high number of hot days. Last year, it snowed in Istanbul for about 4 days. One of these precipitations stuck to the ground on the first day of the new year. We expect a similar situation to occur this year. Abundance of precipitation positively affects agricultural and agricultural yields. We estimate that the yield will increase similarly this year. In Istanbul, snowfall that can hold on the ground can be seen a few times at most. Too many warm days seriously reduces the chance of snow. However, it is also possible that there will be a harsh cold weather intrusion and heavy snowfall on the ground. We do not expect a very harsh winter in Istanbul and throughout the country. We predict that we will have a milder winter with abundant precipitation."
According to the latest evaluations made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, partly cloudy and sometimes very cloudy weather will prevail throughout the country.
It is estimated that the west of Maramara, the Aegean and Eastern Black Sea coasts (except Afyonkarahisar) and the surroundings of Ordu will be showery, while the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea and the northeast of Eastern Anatolia will experience sleet and snow.
It is estimated that temperatures across the country will remain below seasonal norms today.
LATEST SITUATION BY REGION
MARMARA
It is estimated that it will be partly and very cloudy, with showers in the west of the region. Haze and occasional fog are expected in the morning and night hours.
BURSA
Partly and very cloudy, showers at night, 14 degrees.
CANAKKALE
Partly and very cloudy, showers in the evening and night, 14 degrees.
ISTANBUL
Partly and very cloudy, showers at night, 14 degrees.
Aegean
It is expected that it will be partly cloudy and very cloudy. Except for Afyonkarahisar, the region will experience rain and showers at night, and coastal areas will experience thunderstorms.
DENIZLI
Partly and very cloudy, showers at night, 16 degrees.
IZMIR
Partly and very cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms this evening and at night, 17 degrees.
MANISA
Partly and very cloudy, showers at night, 15 degrees.
MEDITERRANEAN
It is estimated that it will be slightly cloudy, partly cloudy over time and very cloudy at times.
ADANA
Partly cloudy, partly cloudy over time, 18 degrees.
ANTALYA
Partly cloudy, partly cloudy over time, 20 degrees.
BURDUR
Partly cloudy, partly cloudy over time and very cloudy, 13 degrees.
