A snowstorm brought the Turkish city of Istanbul to a standstill Wednesday, closing schools, clogging roads and delaying flights as officials warned residents to stay indoors unless necessary (AP Video: Mehmet Guzel & Robert Badendieck)

Snow storm hits Turkey’s biggest city, paralyzing traffic and disrupting daily life

A snowstorm brought the Turkish city of Istanbul to a standstill Wednesday, closing schools, clogging roads and delaying flights as officials warned residents to stay indoors unless necessary (AP Video: Mehmet Guzel & Robert Badendieck)