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On Monday, December 1, conditions across Bulgaria will shift toward mostly sunny weather, with the clouds over the northeast clearing before noon. In some lowland areas, morning fog is expected, but the northwest wind that brought colder air over the weekend will ease. Early temperatures will range from minus 1 to 4 degrees, with the capital also starting at around minus 1.
Later in the day, thin high clouds will begin spreading in from the west, accompanied by a light west-northwest breeze. Daytime values will rise slightly, reaching between 9 and 14 degrees, while Sofia will see about 10 degrees.
In the mountains, the morning will begin with considerable cloud cover and occasional light snow showers. As the afternoon approaches, skies will clear over many of the massifs, though a strong northwest wind will continue. Temperatures will reach around 5 degrees at 1200 meters and will hover near 0 degrees at 2000 meters.
Along the Black Sea coast, the first half of the day will bring thicker cloudiness, which will gradually break and give way to mostly sunny conditions after midday. Winds from the west-northwest will be light to moderate. Maximum temperatures will sit between 11 and 14 degrees. Sea water temperatures will range between 12 and 16 degrees, with waves at 1 to 2 points.
Across the wider Balkan Peninsula, much of the region will see dense cloud cover, particularly in northern areas where light precipitation is possible. In contrast, the southern parts of the peninsula will enjoy predominantly sunny weather.
According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Wednesday, February 11, will bring varied weather conditions across the country.
Winter conditions are set to reassert themselves across Bulgaria on Tuesday, February 10, with colder air continuing to spread over the country, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Cloud cover will increase across the country on Monday, February 9, marking the start of a colder and wetter day. Morning temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees, with around 2 degrees expected in Sofia.
This weekend, cloud cover across Bulgaria will vary but will generally be more extensive. Precipitation is expected, with Saturday seeing only light rainfall in isolated areas, while Sunday will bring heavier showers, particularly in Southern Bulgaria.
On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see mild
Bulgaria is bracing for dangerous weather as significant rainfall and icy conditions are expected over the coming days
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