Snowfall Sweeps Shipka Pass: Tourists Advised Caution Amidst Weather Warnings
Today, the iconic "Shipka" pass finds itself enveloped in a blanket of snow, with temperatures plummeting to minus 3 degrees Celsius
A high-level red warning code for strong snowfall has been declared for two regions today, according to the website of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology.
The alert for very dangerous weather has been issued for the regions of Smolyan and Kardzhali, where strong snowfall is forecast with the accumulation of 40 cm of snow. In combination with the strong northeastern wind of 15-20 m per second on average, there will be blizzards and snowdrifts.
In the rest of the country, there is orange warning. Moderate snowfall is expected in the flatland areas and strong in the mountainous regions, with 20-30 cm and about 35 cm of snow, respectively.
In the regions of Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo and Targovishte, there is also an orange warning for low temperatures. Very cold weather with day temperatures below the zero is expected in those regions.
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During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
Tomorrow, Bulgarians can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds as they step out into the springtime air
Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms
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