Unseasonably warm and cloudy weather expected in Bulgaria on Wednesday

On Wednesday minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will range from -3°C to 8°C, reaching around 5°C in Sofia. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with rain expected in isolated places, mainly in western Bulgaria and along the Danube. Visibility will improve in the lowlands and valleys in the afternoon. A light southerly to south-westerly wind will prevail, becoming moderate in eastern Bulgaria.

Maximum temperatures will range from 12°C to 17°C, reaching around 11°C in the capital.

Along the Black Sea coast, skies will be cloudy. Visibility will be temporarily reduced in places before noon. Daytime air temperatures will range from 15°C to 17°C. Sea water temperatures will also be between 13°C and 15°C, while the sea will have a wave height of up to 2 on the Beaufort scale.

In the mountains, cloudy and foggy conditions will prevail. Rain is expected over the mountain ranges of western Bulgaria, with light snow above approximately 1,800 metres. Moderate to strong west-north-westerly winds will blow. The maximum temperature will be around 11°C at an altitude of 1,200 metres and around 4°C at 2,000 metres.

On Thursday, skies will remain mostly cloudy. Fog is expected in some lowland areas and valleys in the morning, with drizzle also possible. Temperatures will rise considerably, with minimum readings of 5°C to 10°C and maximum temperatures ranging from 17°C to 22°C.

Edited by Ivo Ivanov