Cold front brings rain, thunderstorms and cooler weather across Bulgaria

A cold atmospheric front will move across Bulgaria today, Saturday 14 November, bringing rain to many places and thunderstorms to central and eastern parts of the country, according to local media reports.

Rain is expected across much of the country, with thunderstorm activity concentrated in Central and Eastern Bulgaria. The rain should stop before midday, starting from the northwest and gradually extending to other regions. After the frontal passage, skies will clear from the northwest, but it will remain cool.

Winds will be moderate, and temperatures will drop to between 8°C and 10°C. This marks a noticeable shift from the milder weather of recent days, and people out and about should dress warmly, perhaps with a waterproof layer for the morning showers.

The front is associated with a colder air mass moving in from the northwest. As the rain clears, conditions will become drier but stay cool and breezy through the afternoon and evening. In central and eastern Bulgaria, there is a chance of thunder and lightning along with the rain, so it is sensible to stay indoors during any storms.

Drivers should take extra care on wet roads, especially in areas with heavy downpours or thunderstorm activity, and allow more time for journeys.

Overall, Saturday will feel significantly cooler than earlier this week, with a fresh north-westerly wind adding to the chill. The rain is expected to ease by lunchtime, leaving a drier but cold afternoon across much of Bulgaria. Cold fronts like this are common in November, as autumn gives way to winter.