. . . Snow!
Ankara is not historically known for big snowfalls. Apparently, that is changing now that I am here. Last year, I flew back to the States in March. I day or two before the flight, we were hit with 16 inches. (That’s 2.5 cm per inch).
This year, the snow just won’t stop. There was a span where it snowed at least 9 days out of 11. It’s snowed pretty much once, twice or three times a week since then.
The problem with snow in Ankara is that most roads are not plowed. The city’s terrain is similar to San Franciso – lots of hills. And on top of that, it is rare that anyone shovels a sidewalk.
Picture this. Snow covered roads. Pedestrians forced to walk in the streets. Cars heading in the wrong directions to avoid hills.
Let me make it easier for you to picture. A friend just came aross this video taken in GOP, a more well-to-do neighborhood, minutes from my home.
Adventures in Ankara 
wow, haven’t they ever heard of snow chains?! every time I’ve been to Ankara in the winter, it’s always been feet deep in snow … you’d think they’d have learned by now!!
Hi Victoria! I believe snow chains are required by law. We have them in our trunk and I would have no idea how to put them on if I needed to. The problem is, the snow in the roads melts quickly and chains are bad for the roads!
‘Normal!’ 😀