Rhodope Mountains

In the Afternoon from Snowfall in Bulgaria will Stop and the Cloudiness will Decrease

Today before noon will remain cloudy with snow, more significant in the mountainous regions. After noon from the North the snow will stop and clear sky is expected, late in the Rila-Rhodopes region. Such is the forecast of the time of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), announced the FOCUS News Agency 

Prevala Pass Re-opened to Traffic

District governor of Smolyan, Nedyalko Slavov, cancelled the partial state of emergency for the Prevala pass (South Bulgaria), the district press office said on 30th of January. Traffic through the pass has been restored, but snow chains are obligatory required. The district crisis management unit monitors the condition of the dams and rivers in the area.

Cloudy Skies, Rain in many Places Throughout Bulgaria, Snow Above 1,000 m

Today the clouds will be considerable during most of the time. Rainfall is forecast in many places, snow in the mountain areas above 1,000 m, meteorologist Boryana Markova, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, told Focus News Agency. Greater precipitation is again expected in the western regions and the Rila-Rhodopes.

Large Amounts of Rainfall in Southwest Bulgaria, Snow in the Rila-Rhodopes

Significant cloud today with rainfall in many places, at altitudes above 1,000 m - snow. Larger amounts of rain are expected in Southwest Bulgaria, while in the Rila-Rhodope region additional snow will accumulate. In Eastern Bulgaria and in parts of the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountain Range there will be moderate to strong wind from south.

Situation in Smolyan Gets Back to Normal after the Heavy Snow

The state of emergency in Smolyan is still in place on 28th of January, but it is expected to be cancelled today after the situation in the region gradually gets back to normal, reports BNT. 

Traffic is one-way through Pamporovo ski resort. Cars are not allowed from Progled to the resort. Traffic from the town is redirected through the Rozhen pass.

Snow Chains are Compulsory for Driving through Prevala and Pamporovo Passes

Meteorologists warn of downpours in most parts of Bulgaria. Code orange for heavy rains and black ice is in force for 5 districts in South-West Bulgaria on 25th of January, reports BNT. 

It is snowing heavily in the district of Smolyan, south Bulgaria.

Snow tyres are mandatory to drive through Prevala and Pamporovo.

World Ice Fishing Championship Starts in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains

The World Ice Fishing Championship starts in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains. Fifteen nations with the best anglers in extreme conditions are already practicing at Shiroka Polyana Dam. The official opening of the fishing championship is tomorrow, 24th of January. The event is hosted by the Bulgarian Federation of Fishing Sports and Batak Municipality, reports BNT. 

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