Cloudy with rain as temperatures fall in northern Bulgaria

A cold front will cross Bulgaria on Saturday, bringing widespread rain and falling temperatures. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with morning fog over the plains. Thunderstorms are expected in central and eastern areas, with heavy rain in the southeast, where a yellow warning is in place for the Burgas and Yambol regions. Moderate northerly winds will bring colder air. By 2 p.m., temperatures will be 8–10°C in the north and 16–18°C in the south, with around 9°C in Sofia.

The Black Sea coast will be cloudy and wet, with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the south. Moderate north-northeasterly winds are expected. Highs will range from 12–13°C in the north to 17–19°C in the south. Sea temperatures are 15–16°C, with sea conditions at force 2–3.

In the mountains, rain will turn to snow above 1,700 metres. Northwesterly winds will be moderate to strong. Highs will reach 7°C at 1,200 metres and 3°C at 2,000 metres.

Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with isolated light rain. Winds will ease and turn southeasterly, bringing warmer air. Lows will be 0–5°C and highs 7–12°C.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov