National Weather Institute Issues Orange Alert for Snowfall in Nine Bulgarian Regions
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued an orange code alert for significant snowfall and rain expected to hit nine regions in Bulgaria tomorrow. The affected areas include Vratsa, Gabrovo, Lovech, Montana, Pleven, Ruse, Smolyan, Sofia Province, and Turgovishte.
A yellow code alert for heavy rain and snowfall has also been issued for regions across the country.
In the Predbalkan region and the higher flatlands, expect snowfall, while rain is anticipated in the rest of the country. As temperatures dip in Central North Bulgaria in the evening, rain will transition to snow in Lудогорието.
Minimum temperatures across the nation will range from around -1°C in Western Bulgaria’s valleys to 8°-10°C along the Black Sea coast. Maximum temperatures will mostly sit between 2°C and 7°C, potentially reaching 10°-12°C along the Black Sea coast.
Expect cloudy, rainy conditions along the Black Sea coast with strong north-easterly winds. Sea temperatures will range from 10° to 11°C, with sea waves increasing to 4-5 meters.
In the mountains, expect cloudy and foggy conditions with snowfall. Passes will be hazardous due to ice and snow drifts. Strong, gusty east-northeasterly winds will prevail. At 1200 meters, the maximum temperature will be around 0°C, dropping to around -3°C at 2000 meters.
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