Precipitation will begin on Wednesday evening, on Thursday it will be most significant
Today will be sunny. The wind in the Danube Plain and the western regions of the Upper Thracian Plain will increase and will be moderate to strong. The maximum temperatures will be between 10° and 15°, for Sofia – about 11°, announced Krasimir Stoev, weatherman on duty in NIMH.
The duration of the day is 9 hours. and 39 min., and the Moon is in phase three days after the full moon.
On Tuesday, the wind will shift from the south-southwest and increase. Sunny weather will prevail with scattered medium and high clouds. The minimum temperatures will be between minus 3° and 2°, and the maximum – between 12° and 17°.
On Wednesday, a moderate and temporarily strong south-southwest wind will continue to blow in Eastern Bulgaria and north of the mountains, which will manifest itself as a blow dryer; in the evening in northwestern Bulgaria, the wind will be oriented from the northwest. Cloudiness will increase and thicken, and light rain will fall in some places in the western and southern regions by the evening. Temperatures will rise further and in areas sensitive to southerly winds, daytime temperatures will reach 18°-20°.
The next three days will be quite dynamic.
On Thursday, a well-defined cold atmospheric front will pass through the country. It will be cloudy, with rain showers in many places, and as the temperatures drop in the Pre-Balkan, Ludogorie and on the high fields, the rain will quickly turn to snow. There will also be thunderstorm activity along the line of the passing front in Southeast Bulgaria. In the northwestern half of the country, daytime temperatures will drop significantly, while in places in southeastern Bulgaria they will still reach 18°-20°.
On Friday, the rain will temporarily stop, but it will rain again in the evening. The wind will shift from the south again and temperatures will briefly rise. On the night of Saturday, there will be precipitation in many places: in Northern and Western Bulgaria from snow, in the Upper Thracian lowland and along the Black Sea – from rain.
On Saturday from the west the precipitation will quickly stop, at the latest in the eastern areas. Later in the day, the clouds will begin to break up. A moderate and temporarily strong northwesterly wind will blow. The prevailing maximum temperatures will be between 2° and 7°, and the minimum – between minus 2° and 3°, in the southeastern regions up to 5°-6°.
Sunday will be mostly sunny. The wind will weaken and by the evening will be oriented from the southwest. Daytime temperatures will begin to rise.
Weather forecaster on duty: Krasimir Stoev
Department “Meteorological Forecasts”
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How can the local population in Bulgaria prepare for the anticipated weather conditions described by Dr. Smith this week?
Guest 1: Good morning, thank you for having me. I’m Dr. Mary Smith, a climatologist at the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) in Bulgaria. It’s my pleasure to discuss the weather forecast for this upcoming week in detail with you.
Guest 2: Good morning. I’m Dr. Robert Johnson, a weather analyst from the international meteorological organization WMO. I’m happy to join this conversation and share my insights on the changing weather patterns around the world.
Moderator: Thank you both for being here. Dr. Smith, can you tell us more about the anticipated precipitation this week in Bulgaria?
Dr. Smith: Absolutely. As per the forecast, precipitation will begin on Wednesday evening, with Thursday being the day when it will be most significant. A well-defined cold atmospheric front will pass through the country, bringing cloudiness, rain showers, and even thunderstorms. In areas sensitive to southerly winds, daytime temperatures may still reach 18°-20°, but in other regions, temperatures will drop significantly. On Friday, there might be some rain again in the evening, and by Saturday, we expect mostly sunny weather with moderate temperatures.
Dr. Johnson: Interesting. From an international perspective, how does this weather pattern compare to the current climate trends and what impact could it have on the local environment?
Dr. Smith: From a broader perspective, this type of weather is not uncommon for this time of year in Bulgaria. However, with the recent increase in global temperatures, unusual weather events such as prolonged droughts or intense rainfall have also become more common. As for the local environment, the precipitation will help alleviate drought conditions in some regions, but heavy rain and snowfall in others can lead to flooding and other hazards.
Moderator: That’s a good point. Dr. Johnson, do you have any insights on the cause of these changing weather patterns and their potential long-term effects?
Dr. Johnson: Yes, climate change is definitely playing a significant role in these shifts. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, we’re seeing more extreme weather events globally,
