Are schools closed tomorrow?

Heavy snowfall and cold weather affecting many regions of Turkey have made daily life difficult, and it has become a matter of curiosity whether schools will be closed or not. The consecutive warnings made by the Meteorology Department indicate that adverse weather conditions will continue. Especially in provinces where transportation has become difficult and security measures have been increased, students and parents are waiting for official statements. Whether a decision will be made for schools to be closed on Wednesday, February 26 will become clear with the announcements to be made by the authorities. So, are schools closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, and which provinces are giving a snow holiday? Here are the curiosities...

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON FEBRUARY 26?

According to the forecasts made by the General Directorate of Meteorology: It is estimated that the whole of our country will be partly and very cloudy, the western parts of the Aegean and Western Mediterranean, the eastern parts of the Western and Eastern Black Sea, the northeastern parts of Eastern Anatolia and the surroundings of Balıkesir will be rainy, the precipitation expected to be heavy in places around Rize and Artvin will be rain and showers on the Aegean coast and sleet and snow in other places. Icing and frost, along with mist and fog in places, are expected in the northern, central and eastern parts of the country. There is an avalanche danger in the highlands of the inland parts of the Eastern Black Sea and the high and steep slopes of Eastern Anatolia.

AIR TEMPERATURE: Air temperatures, which are below seasonal norms throughout the country, are expected to increase by 3 to 5 degrees, and to rise to around normal in the western parts.

WIND: Generally expected to blow from the south with light, occasionally moderate force.

HEAVY RAIN WARNING: Since the snowfalls to be seen in the Rize and Artvin areas are expected to be heavy in places, it is necessary to be careful and take precautions against possible negativities.

Avalanche danger, freezing and frost event WARNING: Since there is an avalanche danger in the highlands of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea Region and the steep and sloping slopes of the east of Eastern Anatolia, and heavy icing and frost events are expected in some places in the northern, central and eastern parts of the country, it is necessary to be careful and take precautions against possible negativities.

HOW IS THE WEATHER IN ISTANBUL?

According to the current weather forecast of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the weather in Istanbul will be partly cloudy on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Temperatures are expected to be around 10°C at the highest and 2°C at the lowest throughout the day. The temperature felt in the morning and evening hours may be lower, so citizens are advised to dress warmer, especially in the early hours and at night. According to current weather reports, snowfall is not expected in Istanbul, but caution is advised against changes in weather conditions in the coming days.

ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED IN ISTANBUL ON FEBRUARY 26?

There has been no official statement regarding the schools being closed tomorrow in Istanbul. If there is, you can reach us through our news.

ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED IN ORDU ON FEBRUARY 26?

The statement made by the Ordu Provincial Directorate of National Education is as follows:

"Against the risks that may arise due to frost and icing after the effective snowfall in our province; in all of our districts of Akkuş, Aybastı, Çamaş, Çatalpınar, Çaybaşı, Gölköy, Gürgentepe, İkizce, Kabadüz, Kabataş, Korgan, Kumru, Mesudiye, Ulubey,

In our Altınordu District; Eyüplü Primary School/Middle School, Bayadı Primary School/Middle School, Saraycık Primary School/Middle School, Kökenli Primary School/Middle School, Öceli Primary School/Middle School, Gerce Primary School, Gökömer Primary School, Cumhuriyet Secondary School, Yağızlı Primary School/Middle School, Fatma Mağden Primary School/Middle School and Karacaömer Primary School/Middle School, as well as for all basic education and special education students within the scope of access to education by transportation,

In our Fatsa district; Geyikçeli Primary School/Middle School, Aslancami United Class Primary School, Ilıca Primary School/Middle School, Hatipli Primary School/Middle School, İslamdağ Primary School/Middle School/Imam Hatip Secondary School, Kulak Primary School/Middle School, Meşebükü Primary School/Middle School, Demirci United Class Primary School, Hasan Yahşi Primary School/Middle School, Yalıköy Primary School/Middle School, Bolaman Primary School/Middle School, Bolaman Anatolian High School, Fatsa Anatolian High School and Yassıtaş Special Education Vocational School, and also for students who come to schools in the district center by transportation from these neighborhoods,

For students coming to the Central Primary School, Central Secondary School and Ayşe Şahin Multi-Program Anatolian High School in our Gülyalı District by shuttle service from the Kestane, Ambarcılı, Mustafalı, Ayrılık, Alibey, Sayaca, Taşlıçay neighborhoods, and for students coming to the Turnasuyu Primary School and Secondary School by shuttle service from the Çobanlı Uluca locations in the Turnasuyu neighborhood,

For students coming to our Perşembe district; Kırlı Primary School/Middle School, Beyli Primary School, Saray Primary School, Medresönü Primary School/Middle School, İsmail Dede Primary School, Çaka-Çaytepe Secondary School, as well as primary education, secondary education and special education institutions located in the district center by transportation,

In our Ünye district; Pelitliyatak Şehit Nejdet Aydoğdu Primary School, Pelitliyatak İmam Hatip Secondary School, Yenikent Primary School, Yeşilkent Şehit Mustafa Güler Primary School/Middle School, Fatih Meydan Primary School/Middle School, Tekkiraz Primary School, Tekkiraz Secondary School/IHO, Tekkiraz ÇPAL, İnkur Primary School/Middle School, Şehit İsmail Ustaoğlu Primary School/Middle School, Erenyurt Primary School, Şehit Hüseyin Başaran Primary School, Fatih Primary School/Middle School, as well as for students coming to the district center by transportation with special education schools,

In official/private formal and non-formal education institutions (schools, public education center courses, private education courses, Quran courses, rehabilitation centers, nurseries); education will be suspended for 1 (one) day on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

"Our pregnant and disabled public officials who are on duty in our districts where education is completely suspended, and in the schools where education is partially suspended, will also be considered to be on administrative leave on the same day. Respectfully announced to the public."