site.btaRescue Service Issues Warning for Wind, Fog in Mountains

Conditions for hiking in the mountains are poor, the Mountain Rescue Service with the Bulgarian Red Cross told BTA Thursday. Strong wind and fog at high altitudes, with fresh snow at places.

Subzero temperatures, the lowest recorded at Mt. Botev being minus 14C.

All facilities at the mountain resorts are operating, the slopes are packed and conditions for winter sports are good.

There have been no accidents with tourists over the past 24 hours.