Overview
- A Siberian air mass arrives 26 December, with a nationwide temperature drop of 4–10°C projected by MGM, as meteorologist Orhan Şen expects a 7–8°C fall by the weekend.
- Snow and mixed precipitation are forecast across northern, central and eastern provinces, with snowfall expected even in Istanbul.
- Forecast minimums include −3°C in Ankara, 0°C in Istanbul and −17°C in Erzurum, according to the national meteorological service.
- MGM warns of icy conditions with potential transport disruptions and possible damage to crops during the cold spell, which could persist for at least a week.
- Istanbul authorities urge caution, noting snow in hilly districts on Friday and Saturday, while İSKİ reports reservoirs at 17.63% capacity, roughly 50 days of supply.