Snow

A recent report by the Turkish State Meteorological Service has revealed a significant decrease in the duration of snow cover in Türkiye over the past five decades, sparking concerns among experts.

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has announced that air temperatures will decrease, except for the Marmara region, and precipitation will occur across the country.

Snow in the mainland mountains - Dust transport from Africa and mud showers - The forecast until Friday

During the night and tomorrow, we expect significant cloudiness and precipitation, with rain and snowfall in mountainous regions. In the afternoon and evening, the rain will stop from the west, the clouds will break up and decrease. The wind will be light to moderate from the north-northwest. Minimum temperatures will range from 2° to 7°, while maximum temperatures will be from 6° to 11°.

Less than a month after it opened for winter, the ski resort of Agriolefkes on Mount Pilio, central Greece, has suspended its operation due to a lack of snow, the company running it announced on Saturday.

The decision was taken because insufficient snow cover affects safety, it said, adding that it will reopen when weather conditions allow it.

During the weekend, the atmospheric pressure will decrease, but it will remain higher than the average for the month.

A fire service truck clears the snow from the road near Lake Beletsi in Ippokrateios Politia, about 35 kilometers north of Athens, Tuesday. The Avgi cold weather front hit the Greek capital and outskirts, bringing low temperatures and even snow in mid to high-altitude areas. The weather is anticipated to progressively improve on Wednesday as Avgi retreats.

Several parts of Türkiye witnessed snowfall, including Istanbul, as cold weather grips the country, with experts warning citizens against freezing rain and snowfall expected to continue in the coming days.

People in Istanbul, which is on "yellow alert," signifying a potential threat by a weather event, witnessed snow and hail.

Residents across Bulgaria woke up to a snowy landscape as light snowfall continued in the eastern and mountainous regions. The forecast indicates ongoing cloud cover with temperatures ranging from -3C to 2C, hitting -2C in Sofia. Light to moderate northeasterly winds accompany the winter weather.

A rapid drop in temperature, frost, gusty winds and snow, even in low-altitude areas, bring the wave of bad weather that has been hitting most parts of the country since Sunday and is expected to peak Monday and Tuesday.