@climate_news_daily_: November 8, 2026 | Turkey 🇹🇷 A sharp cold spell has triggered widespread snowfall across Turkey. In the western part of the country, in Bolu province, snow depth reached 10 cm, while on the Kardüz plateau in Düzce it reached about 15 cm. Up to 15 cm of snow also fell on Mount Ilgaz in Kastamonu. Due to the severe weather, 230 rural roads were closed in that province. In the east, heavy snowfall affected Erzurum, Kars, Ağrı, Van, and Hakkâri. Snow fell even within the city limits of Erzurum, while motorists were stranded on the roads in the Yüksekova district. In the Black Sea region, snow covered the highlands of Trabzon, Ordu, Rize, and Artvin. On the Ayder plateau in Rize, the snow layer reached up to 20 cm in some places. Snow also fell in the Uzungöl area, on the Sis Dağı plateau, and at the Atabarı Ski Center. Snowfall covered vast areas of the country, causing transport disruptions and requiring rescue operations. Snow depth in certain districts reached 10–20 cm. There is currently no confirmation that this snowfall is historically anomalous.

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