site.btaGood Mountain Hiking Conditions on Thursday

Bulgarian mountains are offering good conditions for tourism in the morning, but are expected to worsen in the afternoon, the Mountain Rescue Service with the Bulgarian Red Cross reported on Thursday morning.

The weather is partly cloudy with a mild wind. Snow covers the higher parts and the trails are icy.

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology reported substantial cloudiness over the mountains, especially the higher ridges and peaks. Light rain in places, snow above 2,000 m. Light to moderate east-southeasterly wind, at the highest parts from the west. Temperatures will be around 10C at 1,200 m, 2C at 2,000 m.