Türkiye’s weather outlook: Showers, rising temperatures, and avalanche risks

The Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) has issued a weather report for March 25, warning of heavy rainfall and increasing temperatures across the country. According to the report, regions, including Edirne, Istanbul, Kirklareli, Karabuk, Sinop, and Zonguldak, are expected to experience intense rain.

Nationally, temperatures, which have been higher than seasonal averages, are predicted to continue rising.

Unsettled weather across Northern and Western Türkiye

The forecast indicates that northern and western parts of Türkiye will experience cloudy skies, with the north and west of the Marmara region, as well as Karabuk and Kastamonu, receiving rainfall. Other areas are expected to remain partially cloudy with clear skies.

Fog, frost, and risk of avalanches in Eastern regions

In the morning and night, fog is expected in northern and inland areas, while some eastern regions will experience frost and ice. The highlands of the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia are at avalanche risk because of snowy conditions.

Rising temperatures to continue nationwide

Air temperatures are expected to remain 5 to 10 degrees higher than seasonal norms across Türkiye, and the rise in temperature is forecast to persist.

Wind conditions: Mild to moderate across country

Winds will generally come from southern directions, with moderate gusts expected in some regions. In Southeastern Anatolia, northern winds are anticipated at mild-to-moderate strength.

Regional weather forecasts

• Marmara: The Marmara region will experience partly cloudy and overcast conditions, with heavy rain expected in the northern and western areas.
• Aegean: The Aegean region will see cloudy weather with occasional rain.
• Mediterranean: The Mediterranean will be mostly clear, with some areas experiencing dense cloud cover, especially in inland regions.
• Central Anatolia: Central Anatolia will experience cloudy conditions, with morning and night fog and mist.
• Black Sea: The Black Sea region will see partly cloudy weather with isolated rain in the west, as well as Rize and Artvin. Frost and fog will be common in the inner and higher regions, with an avalanche risk in the high snow-covered slopes of the Eastern Black Sea.
• Eastern Anatolia: Eastern Anatolia will have partly cloudy weather, with northern areas becoming heavily clouded. Morning and night will bring frost, fog, and a risk of avalanches in the high, snow-covered areas.
• Southeastern Anatolia: The Southeastern Anatolia region will see partly cloudy weather, with no major rainfall expected.

Summary of key weather risks

• Heavy rainfall: Expected in Marmara, Karabuk, Sinop, and Zonguldak.
• Temperature rise: Nationwide temperatures will remain above seasonal norms.
• Avalanche risk: High-risk areas in Eastern Anatolia and the Black Sea region.
• Fog and frost: Likely in the morning and evening in the northern and eastern regions.