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Bulgaria Braces for Winter Chill: Snow, Rain, and Mists Expected Over the Holidays
As the year draws to a close and the new one begins, Bulgaria is set to experience a mix of snow, rain, and mists, according to TV-MET’s chief synoptic, Petar Yanukov. Here’s what to expect in the coming days.
Friday, December 24: Chilly and Wet
- Morning: Expect temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C in central regions, dropping to -6°C to -7°C in higher western areas, and hovering around 0°C to 1°C along the Black Sea coast.
- Daytime: Cloudy skies with rain and snow expected. Western and northern regions may see wet snow, while southern and eastern areas could experience rain and snow, with thunderstorms possible in Dobrudja.
- Evening: Rain will gradually subside, but clouds will persist. Western and northern settlements may see snow depths of 7-10 cm, and up to 10-15 cm in western Bulgaria.
- Wind: Strong winds from the northeast, with speeds up to 60-65 km/h.
- Temperatures: Maximum temperatures ranging from -1°C to 5°C, with the Black Sea coast reaching up to 3°C.
Saturday, December 25: More Snow and Rain
- Morning: Temperatures will range from -4°C to 1°C in central regions, and up to 1-2°C along the Black Sea coast.
- Daytime: Cloudy skies with rain and snow expected, particularly in northern and eastern regions.
- Evening: Rain will gradually subside, but clouds will persist. Western and northern settlements may see snow depths of 7-13 cm.
- Wind: Winds will weaken to light to moderate speeds, up to 25-30 km/h.
- Temperatures: Maximum temperatures ranging from 1°C to 6°C, with the Black Sea coast reaching up to 4-5°C.
Sunday, December 26: Mists and Snow
- Morning: Temperatures will range from -5°C to 0°C in central regions, dropping to -7°C in western areas, and reaching up to 2°C along the Black Sea coast.
- Daytime: Cloudy skies with rain and snow expected, particularly in northern and eastern regions.
- Evening: Rain will gradually subside, but clouds will persist. Western and northern settlements may see snow depths of 7-13 cm.
- Wind: Light to moderate winds from the north, with speeds up to 25-30 km/h.
- Temperatures: Maximum temperatures ranging from 1°C to 6°C.
Monday, December 27: Mists and Mild Temperatures
- Daytime: Mists will be more persistent. Daytime temperatures in western Bulgaria will range from -1°C to 6°C, reaching up to 7-8°C in eastern areas.
Tuesday, December 28: New Year’s Eve
- Morning: Mists and low clouds expected along the Black Sea coast.
- Daytime: More sunshine expected. Temperatures will rise, with higher elevations and mountainous regions feeling the warmth more noticeably. Maximum temperatures above 2500m will range from -4°C to -2°C, and 1500m will see temperatures from 1°C to 4°C. In settlements, maximum temperatures will reach 4°C to 9°C.
New Year’s Night: Clear Skies in the West, Clouds in the East
- Night: Eastern Bulgaria will see increased cloud cover, but no rain is expected. Western and central regions will be clear with temperatures around 0°C to 1°C.
Wednesday, January 1, Thursday, January 2, and Friday, January 3: Mists and Sunshine
- Daytime: Mists will be frequent, but afternoons will see more sunshine. Traditional warmer areas may see daytime temperatures above 10°C.
