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Turkish ski resorts record wide snow depth differences

Palandoken Ski Center buzzes with activity as snow depth reaches 122 centimeters, drawing tourists for skiing and snowboarding, Erzurum, Türkiye, Dec. 3, 2024. (AA Photo)
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Palandoken Ski Center buzzes with activity as snow depth reaches 122 centimeters, drawing tourists for skiing and snowboarding, Erzurum, Türkiye, Dec. 3, 2024. (AA Photo)
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February 14, 2026 05:11 PM GMT+03:00

Snow depth at ski resorts across Türkiye has reached seasonal highs, with the deepest accumulation measured at 236 centimeters (92.9 inches) in the eastern province of Hakkari, according to data compiled from the Meteorology General Directorate (MGM).

The figures show strong snowfall across major winter tourism destinations, particularly in eastern and central regions, as Türkiye’s ski season continues through February.

Officials reported that several popular resorts also recorded snow levels above 200 centimeters, indicating favorable conditions for winter sports.

Which ski centers lead Türkiye’s snow depth rankings?

According to MGM data, snow thickness at major ski centers stands as follows:

  • Hakkari: 236 cm
  • Kartalkaya: 220 cm
  • Palandoken: 212 cm
  • Ergan: 210 cm
  • Nemrut: 186 cm
  • Konakli: 178 cm
  • Sarikamis: 150 cm
  • Uludag: 146 cm
  • Yildiz Dagi: 145 cm
  • Erciyes: 115 cm
  • Murat Dagi: 112 cm
  • Davraz: 101 cm
  • Yalnizcam: 95 cm
  • Ilgaz: 76 cm
  • Hesarek: 55 cm
  • Zigana: 44 cm
  • Denizli: 43 cm
  • Kupkiran: 40 cm
  • Kop Dagi: 32 cm
  • Gevas Abali: 21 cm
  • Keltepe: 7 cm

The data shows that eastern resorts continue to receive the heaviest snowfall, while western destinations recorded lower snow levels.

Weather forecasts for Feb. 14 show freezing conditions at many ski centers, particularly in eastern Türkiye.

  • Hakkari: partly cloudy, between minus 9 degrees Celsius and 1 degrees Celsius
  • Palandoken: mostly cloudy, between minus 5 degrees Celsius and 0 degrees Celsius
  • Konakli: mostly cloudy, between minus 4 degrees Celsius and 1 degrees Celsius
  • Sarikamis: mostly cloudy, between minus 5 degrees Celsius and 2 degrees Celsius

Some western resorts recorded higher temperatures:

  • Uludag: windy, 3 degrees Celsius (37.4 degrees Fahrenheit) to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Denizli: windy, minus 2 degrees Celsius to 9 degrees Celsius
  • Keltepe: partly cloudy, minus 4 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius

Other major destinations such as Kartalkaya, Ergan and Erciyes are expected to see partly cloudy conditions with temperatures mostly below 7 degrees Celsius.

Meteorological data indicate that cold weather and continued snowfall in eastern regions support strong ski conditions, while milder temperatures in western resorts may affect snow preservation.

February 14, 2026 05:27 PM GMT+03:00
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