Atmospheric dynamics

This weekend in Bulgaria will be sunny and hot, with temperatures steadily climbing. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has reported that on Saturday, the day will start with clear skies, though cumulus clouds may appear in some areas in the afternoon. Winds in Eastern Bulgaria will be moderate from the east-northeast, while elsewhere they will remain light.

Winds are expected to blow the poisonous gases away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said

According to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), Western Bulgaria is set to bask in sunshine today, while the eastern regions brace for clouds and rain.

The winds will blow northeast at 3 to 5 in the western regions & north at 4 to 6 in the eastern regions locally reaching 7 beaufort in the Aegean Sea – The temperature will experience a slight increase mainly in the western areas

See photos - Tomorrow, the shift of winds to westerly will result in the dust being confined to the Dodecanese and its progressive removal to the east

Overnight, clear skies will dominate the western regions of the country, while the eastern areas will experience considerable cloud cover. Light precipitation, primarily in the form of rain, is expected in certain areas but is projected to cease by morning. In the eastern regions, a gentle northerly wind will prevail, while other areas will experience mostly calm conditions.

Over the next 24 hours, we expect scattered cloudiness over most of the country, ranging from medium to high altitude. During the night, low clouds or fog will form in the valleys and plains, reducing visibility until noon. It will be calm during the night, while during the day, there will be light to moderate southeast winds and northeast winds in the Danubian Plain.

As Bulgarians prepare for the upcoming weekend, a diverse range of weather conditions is forecasted to sweep across the country. From sunny spells to potential rain showers and snowfall, here's what you need to know about the weather outlook for February 24 and 25.

February 24: A Mix of Sun and Clouds

During the night, the cloudiness will be broken. After midnight, in some areas, mainly in the valleys and lowlands of Southern Bulgaria, fog will form. In Eastern Bulgaria, there will be a light southerly wind, while the rest of the country will experience mostly calm conditions. Minimum temperatures will range between 0°C and 5°C, around 2°C in Sofia.

Sunny weather will prevail in Western Bulgaria today. Over the eastern half of the country, the cloudiness will be more often significant, in places with very little rain. It will continue to blow moderately, in the southeastern regions - a temporarily strong northeast wind. The maximum temperatures will be between 24°C and 29°C, in Sofia - around 24°C.