Climatologist Simeon Matev reassured that the snowfall, which began on Friday throughout the country, will end on Saturday by 1 p.m.
He pointed out that on Saturday morning, many places in the country, outside the mountains, will dawn with a snow cover of the order of 5-10 cm, such as in Sofia, Berkovitsa, Montana, Vratsa, Chiprovtsi, Loveshko.
“If on Friday the temperatures are between 15 and 20 degrees, 24 hours later they will be between 1 and 6 degrees. Snow will also fall in the entire Danube plain, a snow cover will also form in Razgrad, Shumen, Targovishte, so more places will see winter except Sofia, Perniško and Samokovsko,” said Matev.
The climatologist predicts that on Sunday and during the first days of the new week, the weather will be calm, the wind will weaken, there will be sunny hours, but it will be cold.
“On Sunday and Monday, temperatures will drop to minus 10 degrees in some places. It will gradually warm up on Tuesday and Wednesdayhe told the Telegraph.
Matev commented that the meteorological winter has already arrived and this year it has sprung up, as the astronomical winter arrives on December 21.
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## World Today News Exclusive: An In-Depth Look at This Weekend’s Snowfall
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’re joined by two experts to discuss the recent snowfall impacting our nation. We’er joined by renowned climatologist Dr. Simeon Matev, and [Guest 2 Name], a prominent meteorologist known for their expertise in winter weather patterns.
**Section 1: The Immediate Impact**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Matev, you’ve assured the public the snowfall will cease by Saturday afternoon. Can you expand on what we can expect in the following hours and how different regions will be affected?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2 Name], while Dr. Matev is predicting snowfall subsiding by Saturday afternoon, many people will wake up to a blanket of snow. Can you elaborate on the potential challenges this may pose for daily life, particularly in non-mountainous areas like Sofia and the Danube plain?
**Section 2: Looking Ahead: Winter’s Arrival**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Matev, you’ve stated that meteorological winter has arrived.
Could you explain the distinction between meteorological and astronomical winter for our viewers who might not be familiar?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2 Name],
Dr. Matev predicts a cold snap over the weekend and into next week, with temperatures dropping to minus 10 degrees in some locations. How should people prepare for such extreme cold, especially considering the sudden shift in temperatures from milder conditions?
**Section 3: The Long-Term Forecast**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Matev, based on your projections for the week ahead, can you give us a general idea of what to expect for the remainder of winter? Will this snowstorm be an indicator of a particularly harsh winter, or is this a typical snowfall event for this time of year?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2 Name], as we transition from the milder fall weather to winter, what strategies would you recommend for our viewers to adapt to these changing weather patterns and ensure both their safety and well-being?
**Conclusion:**
We’d like to thank Dr. Simeon Matev and [Guest 2 Name] for sharing their valuable insights on this winter weather event. Stay tuned to World Today News for further updates and stay safe!
