Snow

A swift cold front will move across Bulgaria from west to east overnight, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). Atmospheric pressure will see a sharp increase, significantly exceeding the monthly average.

The first snow of the season has arrived in Bulgaria, just as meteorologists predicted. The snowfall began early this morning in the central parts of the Stara Planina and the higher areas of the Pre-Balkans. Photos and videos shared on social media show that while the snow is light, it has been enough to blanket the autumn landscape in a thin layer of white.

Various regions of Türkiye have welcomed the relatively early arrival of winter as high-altitude regions of several provinces around the country witnessed the season's first snowfall.

Some regions of the northern province of Kastamonu experienced snow depths exceeding 50 centimeters after the recent snowfall. Teams worked diligently with graders to clear the roads in those areas.

Light snow is forecast in the mountains for September 18, 2024, with scattered rainfall expected in some parts of the country. The weather conditions for the day are as follows:

A recent report by the Turkish State Meteorological Service has revealed a significant decrease in the duration of snow cover in Türkiye over the past five decades, sparking concerns among experts.

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has announced that air temperatures will decrease, except for the Marmara region, and precipitation will occur across the country.

Snow in the mainland mountains - Dust transport from Africa and mud showers - The forecast until Friday

During the night and tomorrow, we expect significant cloudiness and precipitation, with rain and snowfall in mountainous regions. In the afternoon and evening, the rain will stop from the west, the clouds will break up and decrease. The wind will be light to moderate from the north-northwest. Minimum temperatures will range from 2° to 7°, while maximum temperatures will be from 6° to 11°.

Less than a month after it opened for winter, the ski resort of Agriolefkes on Mount Pilio, central Greece, has suspended its operation due to a lack of snow, the company running it announced on Saturday.

The decision was taken because insufficient snow cover affects safety, it said, adding that it will reopen when weather conditions allow it.

During the weekend, the atmospheric pressure will decrease, but it will remain higher than the average for the month.