In mid-April, the Turkish capital Ankara is covered in snow

Wintry weather arrived in Turkey on Friday morning with snowfall. Several inches of snow covered the streets of the capital Ankara, and sprinklers had to hit the ground. The vagaries of April weather affect southern Europe as well.

In mid-April, the Turkish capital Ankara is covered in snow

Even though it's almost halfway through April, the month most people associate with spring, heavy snow fell in the Turkish capital this morning. Turkish journalist Ragip Soylu posted a video from Ankara with the caption: "It's snowing in Ankara in the middle of April." It is known that meteorologists warned of heavy rain and strong winds, reports Telegraph.

Video. White morning in Ankara as April snow falls on Turkish capital

Updated: 11/04/2025 – 14:37 GMT+2 In a rare and unexpected twist of weather, Turkey’s capital, Ankara, woke up to a snowy surprise on Friday, as an unseasonal flurry blanketed the city in white despite the arrival of spring. … More Snow began falling in the early morning hours, quickly turning streets, cars, and rooftops into a winter wonderland, catching residents off guard as they anticipated April flowers rather than snow. Governor Vasip Ş…

After Ankara, the snow also began to be patchy in Istanbul. He did not see eye to eye due to the effective snowfall in Beylikduzu. The entire dormitory went white in April.

Snowfall in Ankara: Photos from Türkiye's capital - Türkiye Today

Snowfall reigns in central Anatolia, including Türkiye’s capital, Ankara. Bilecik, Bolu and Bursa were also hit by snowfall in the early hours of Friday. Snowfall began early in the morning in Ankara, covering streets and parked cars in a white layer. The snow was reported across the city, affecting daily life. Municipal teams with snowplows and salting vehicles were seen on standby, ready to intervene. Education across Türkiye’s capital was sus…

Ankara Governor Vasip Şahin announced that education will be suspended for 1 day due to the snowfall and storm expected tomorrow in Ankara.