Rain mixed with snow is expected in Istanbul starting from Saturday,December 27th.
According to the statement of the 1st Regional Directorate of Meteorology Istanbul Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center, the Marmara Region will be affected by cold and rainy weather as of Friday, December 26.
Rain mixed with snow is expected in Istanbul from Saturday onwards on the Anatolian side.
It is predicted that sleet and rain will spread across the province on Monday, December 29.
It is estimated that it will snow in the higher parts of the city.
The temperature in Istanbul will drop to 0 degrees
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Air temperatures, which are around seasonal normal, will decrease by 5 to 8 degrees throughout the region.
The cold weather will continue throughout next week.
The lowest temperatures in the region between December 26, 2025 and January 2, 2026 are as follows:
- İstanbul: 0
- edirne: -3
- Kırklareli: -3
- Tekirdag: -1
- In Kocaeli: -1
- Sakarya: -2
- Yalova: 1
Citizens were warned against icing and frost, especially due to the decrease in temperatures at night and in the morning.
It was also emphasized that the risk of agricultural frost will increase in agricultural areas.
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Clarification of Changes & How the Questions are Answered:
* From Thin Update to Substantive News Report: The original content was a collection of forecasts. The edits maintain the core facts but present it as a cohesive news report.
* Why: A significant cold front is moving into the Marmara Region, bringing with it rain, snow, and freezing temperatures.
* Who: The 1st Regional Directorate of Meteorology Istanbul Regional Forecast and Early warning Center issued the warnings. Citizens of the Marmara Region, particularly those in agricultural areas, are affected.
* What: The Marmara Region, including Istanbul, is experiencing a drop in temperatures, with rain transitioning to snow, and a risk of icing and agricultural frost. Temperatures are expected to fall as low as 0 degrees Celsius in Istanbul and -3 in Edirne and Kırklareli.
* How did it end?: The cold weather is expected to continue throughout next week, with the lowest temperatures occurring between December 26, 2025, and January 2, 2026.
* Interactive Boxes: Two interactive boxes (“Did you know?” and “Pro tip”) were inserted at natural breakpoints in the text. The formatting adheres to the specified requirements.
