Heavy Snow Follows Bulgaria Big Freeze

Society » ENVIRONMENT | January 29, 2010, Friday // 08:58
Heavy Snow Follows Bulgaria Big Freeze: Heavy Snow Follows Bulgaria Big Freeze There have been some reports of traffic jams in the center of Sofia, especially in the ‘Ruski Pametnik’ area. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

After a freezing spell in which temperatures fell to -28oC in some parts of Bulgaria, snow has now returned bringing difficult conditions in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

12-27 cm of snow fell overnight in Sofia and Western parts of Bulgaria. The press center of the Sofia Municipality reported early Friday that snow clearing operations continued all night and reminded citizens to clear pavements in front of their offices, shops and apartment blocks.

There have been some reports of traffic jams in the center of Sofia, especially in the ‘Ruski Pametnik’ area.

The snow is set to move across the country later Friday, with snow in the West set to stop falling before Lunch time.

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