
Forecasters warn Bulgarians should be ready for a really severe winter, as cold weather and snow coverage will stay at least until the beginning of February. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova (Sofia Photo Agency)
The first snowflakes for this winter season have started falling over Bulgaria's capital Sofia, the towns of Pernik and Dragoman on Saturday evening, surprising some and delighting others.
The high peaks of Vitosha Mountain have also seen the first snowfall along with a thick fog, rescue services reported.
Heavy rain is still pouring over most Sofia districts.
The snow came despite the recent forecasts said a warm spell is to stay in the lower parts of Bulgaria's capital.
Snow was predicted to cover the ground in the last days of November due to the Atlantic winds, which will pass over the Balkans in this period.
The thickness of the snow blanket in the mountains is expected to reach up to 70 centimetres.
The month of December is expected to be colder than last year with maximum temperatures between 3C and 8C.
Forecasters warn Bulgarians should be ready for a really severe winter, as cold weather will stay at least until the beginning of February.