Bulgaria Braces for Sharp Weather Change: Rain, Snow, and Misting Ahead
Bulgarian meteorologist Petrov Yanukov has announced a significant shift in the country’s weather pattern, with rain and snow expected to hit parts of the country in the coming days.
As of tomorrow evening, residents of Northwest Bulgaria can expect rainfall that will transition into snowfall, with Yanukov warning of potential ice formation along the Vidin-Montana line in the evening. Motorists are urged to keep an eye on temperature fluctuations.
Friday is expected to be misty, with visibility dropping below 100 meters in some areas, posing a significant risk to drivers, according to Yanukov’s interview with Bulgaria ON AIR.
Come Saturday, temperatures will rise in Western and Northern Bulgaria, leading to the accumulation of a 1-2 cm snow cover.
Sunday brings rain and snow to the southern parts of the country, with up to 15 cm of snow expected in mountainous regions. Temperatures will hover around 2-5°C, with Sofia expected to reach around 2°C. The snow cover in southwestern Bulgaria could cause mobility issues.
Despite the harsh weather, Yanukov highlighted Saturday as the ideal day for high-altitude tourism, noting that temperatures in the mountains are relatively mild compared to the January average.
Looking ahead to next week, Yanukov predicts a cold spell with temperatures ranging from -1°C to 4-5°C.
Monday and Tuesday will see widespread rainfall and snowfall, with snow cover expected to exceed 20 cm in some areas. Even the Black Sea coast will receive a light snowfall of 2-3 cm. In midweek, Dobrudja is expected to see clear skies before the cold spell resumes.
While mists may not be constant, visibility could be reduced due to snowfall and higher humidity, the meteorologist warned.
In positive news, Yanukov expects air currents to flow into the Sofia valley today and tomorrow, helping to clear the polluted air in lower layers.
