A Detailed Look
The day will begin with a clear contrast in weather conditions across Bulgaria. The eastern regions will bask in sunshine, while the western regions will be shrouded in clouds. Temperatures will be chilly, ranging from -4°C to 1°C, with Sofia experiencing a temperature of around -1°C.
As the afternoon progresses, the cloud cover will expand westward, bringing rain showers to the western regions. In the mountains, the precipitation will transition to snow above an elevation of 1600 meters. As the temperature drops, the rain-snow boundary will descend, bringing the possibility of snow to lower elevations.
The highest temperatures for the day will be recorded in the southwestern regions, reaching up to 11°C. Elsewhere, temperatures will range between 3°C and 8°C, with the capital city of Sofia experiencing a temperature of around 4°C.
The mountains will experience significant cloudiness throughout the day. In the afternoon, rain showers will begin in the western massifs, transitioning to snow above 1600 meters. The highest temperature at an altitude of 1200 meters will be 4°C, while at 2000 meters, the temperature will hover around -2°C.
The Black Sea coast will enjoy a sunny morning, but the clouds will begin to gather in the afternoon. During the night, there is a possibility of rain showers in some areas. The highest temperatures on the coast will be between 7-9°C, while the sea water temperature will remain at a comfortable 10-12°C.
Saturday's weather in Bulgaria will be a mixed bag, with sunshine in the east, rain and snow in the west, and sunny skies with a chance of rain on the Black Sea coast. Temperatures will be chilly, but the southwestern regions will experience a milder day.