According to the latest evaluations of the General Directorate of Meteorology, while the cold and rainy weather coming from the Balkans has increased its effect as of today, a sleet and snowfall warning has been issued for Ankara and Istanbul.
The cold and rainy weather coming from the Balkans is increasing its effect across the country as of today. According to the latest evaluations of the General Directorate of Meteorology, until Sunday, March 1, 2026; Rain is expected on the coasts, and sleet and snow are expected in the northern, central and eastern parts. It is estimated that the rainy weather will leave the country by heading towards the Eastern Black Sea on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Temperatures across the country are expected to decrease starting today and will continue to remain below seasonal norms across the country after the rain ends on Sunday. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned citizens against fog and haze in the inner parts of the country.
Rain in Istanbul will continue until Friday noon
In Istanbul, sleet and snow are expected in the higher parts of Istanbul and in the north of the city tonight. It is estimated that the rains will continue intermittently until noon on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Snowfall may occur in Ankara tomorrow
The rains that started this morning in the capital are expected to continue in the form of sleet and snow in the higher parts. As temperatures decrease on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (tomorrow), short-term snowfall is predicted in the city center. – ANKARA
