Bulgaria Braces for Significant Snowfall and Rain: NIMH Issues Orange and Yellow Weather Alerts
Bulgaria is set to experience notable weather disruptions as the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued an orange code warning (second degree) for substantial snow and rain in nine regions across the country. The affected areas include Vratsa, Gabrovo, Lovech, Montana, Pleven, Ruse, Smolyan, Sofia Province, and Targovishte.
Additionally, a yellow code warning (first degree) has been issued for significant rain and snowfall in settlements scattered across 16 regions. In the eastern regions, this warning also includes alerts for strong wind and rain.
The meteorological situation is poised to deteriorate over the next 24 hours. Moderate to strong winds from the north-northeast are expected to blow in cold air, particularly prevalent in Eastern Bulgaria.
The forecast predicts overcast skies with widespread, occasionally heavy, rain and snowfall. The snowfall will be prominent in the Balkan Mountains and higher elevations, while the rest of the country will experience rain. As temperatures drop in Central North Bulgaria and Luda Goritsa in the evening, the rain will transition to snow.
Temperatures are expected to vary greatly, ranging from around -1°C in western Bulgaria’s lowlands to 8°-10°C along the Black Sea coast. Maximum temperatures will primarily range between 2° and 7°C, reaching up to 10°-12°C along the Black Sea coast, according to NIMH.
Motorists and residents are advised to exercise caution and monitor local weather updates as the situation unfolds. Stay safe, Bulgaria!
