Clear Skies Overnight, Snow Expected in NW Bulgaria by Weekend
Brace for varying weather conditions across Bulgaria, with clear skies expected overnight but fog likely to form in low-lying areas, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).
Wednesday Night to Thursday
- Light southerly winds.
- Minimum temperatures ranging from -4°C to 1°C, dropping lower in some valleys. In Sofia, expect temperatures around -4°C.
Friday
- Increased cloud cover from the northwest, with rain and snow expected in NW Bulgaria in the evening.
- Moderate southwest winds, turning northerly later in the day and bringing cooler air to the Danube Plain. Maximum temperatures between 10°C and 15°C, cooler in areas with persistent fog. In Sofia, expect around 4°C.
- Below-average atmospheric pressure.
Black Sea Coast
- Mostly sunny, with increasing cloud cover. Light to moderate southwesterly winds.
- Maximum temperatures between 10°C and 15°C, with sea temperatures around 8°C-9°C. Moderate sea waves (2 meters).
Mountains
- Mostly sunny, with increased cloud cover from the northwest. Rain and snow expected in parts of West Stara Planina in the evening.
- Moderate southwesterly winds.
- Maximum temperatures at 1,200 meters around 6°C, and around -4°C at 2,000 meters.
Weekend Outlook
- A cold atmospheric front expected overnight Thursday into Friday and Friday into Saturday.
- Light to moderate northwesterly winds bringing cool air.
- Rain expected in many areas, turning to snow in NW and West Bulgaria. Rain and snow showers expected throughout Saturday.
- Minimum temperatures between -3°C and 2°C, with maximums between 3°C and 8°C.
Sunday
- Mostly sunny, with winds calming briefly before picking up again in the afternoon with a southern component.
- Reduced visibility in some lowland areas in the morning.
- Minimum temperatures 3-4 degrees lower than Saturday, with little change in daily highs.
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