Istanbul in White: Schools Closed Tomorrow Due to Snowfall

Snowfall covered the city of Istanbul on Tuesday, starting in the higher areas of the city the previous night. The snowfall then spread to the entire city in the morning hours.

The snow covered the roads, particularly in neighborhoods on the European side of the city. Citizens faced difficulty driving on their way to work, schools, and universities due to the snow.

Some vehicles slipped on certain roads, and others were blocked due to snow accumulation. Motorcycle riders also had difficulty moving on snow-covered roads.

It is expected that the snowfall will continue intermittently in some areas of Istanbul since the morning.

School Closure Announcement

Meanwhile, Istanbul's Governor, Davut Gul, announced that schools in the city would be closed for one day tomorrow due to the snow.

Local newspapers reported that the Istanbul province has decided to close schools in the neighborhoods of Başakşehir, Esenyurt, Avcılar, Arnavutköy, Beylikdüzü, Beykoz, Sultanbeyli, Büyükçekmece, and Küçükçekmece on Wednesday due to the snow.

Governor Davut Gul confirmed that the ongoing snowfall is negatively affecting life in the city due to the cold weather.

He mentioned that, according to weather data, snow and cold weather are expected to continue across the city.

He added: "For this reason, all educational institutions in Istanbul will suspend education and training for one day on Wednesday, February 12, 2025."