Critical Warning From the Meteorological Service! What Will the Weather Be Like in the New Week?
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While many wonder when snow might fall in Istanbul, Meteorology Engineer Adil Tek stated that the most likely scenario is at the end of December. Tek added that temperatures could reach 21 degrees Celsius this weekend, and that winter months are generally expected to be above average with warmer temperatures and abundant rainfall.
As cold weather gradually gives way to warmer temperatures across the country, a critical warning has been issued regarding the risk of frost in inland and eastern regions until Wednesday. On Tuesday, citizens in three major cities, including Istanbul, have been warned about thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Meteorology expert Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen assessed the expected weather conditions across the country in the new week. He stated that the cold weather currently affecting Istanbul will give way to warmer temperatures in the coming days, drawing attention to the expected increase in temperatures, particularly towards the weekend.
Cold air from the north has lowered temperatures in Istanbul to 8 degrees Celsius during the day and 5 degrees Celsius at night. Meteorological engineer Adil Tek stated that temperatures will rise to 14 degrees Celsius tomorrow and 21 degrees Celsius over the weekend. According to Tek, the first snowfall is likely at the end of December, but the exact date is uncertain; this winter will be similar to last year, mild and rainy.
AKOM announced that Istanbul will continue to be affected by the cold wave of Siberian origin. Temperatures in the city are expected to drop to 7 degrees in the morning on Sunday, November 8, while patchy cloudy weather and light precipitation transitions will be effective by mid-week. 🚆
According to the weekly weather forecast report dated November 8, 2026, published by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Disaster Affairs and Risk Management Department (AKOM), a cold air mass originating from Siberia continues to affect the entire city. Temperatures are expected to drop to 7 degrees Celsius in the morning, and partly cloudy weather with occasional light rain is predicted until Wednesday.
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