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Snow reaches 20 centimetres in Bulgaria’s high mountain areas
Snow fell across high mountain areas in Bulgaria in mid-October, bringing winter conditions while autumn was still underway.
On Musala, snow reached up to 20 centimetres in some places, covering the summit and surrounding slopes.
Snow or sleet was also reported in parts of the Rhodope, Vitosha and Rila mountains.
At the Pamporovo ski area, around two centimetres of snow settled as temperatures fell to zero.
The snowfall had not disrupted road travel, according to local road officials.
Light snow was reported to be continuing at intervals in higher areas, but no further impacts or plans were specified.
Snowfall has covered high-altitude areas of Bulgaria, with snow depth reaching 20 centimetres in parts of the Musala region.
Snow also fell on the Vitosha and Rila mountains and in the Rodopes.
At Pamporovo, about 2 centimetres of snow accumulated as temperatures fell to zero degrees.
Officials said the precipitation had not reached a level that would disrupt road travel.
Light snowfall was reported to be continuing at intervals in high areas.
- Who
- Bulgaria’s high-altitude areas were affected by snowfall.
- What
- Snow depth reached as much as 20 centimetres in parts of the Musala region.
- When
- 14 October 2026, during autumn.
- Where
- High mountain areas in Bulgaria, including Musala, Vitosha, Rila and the Rodopes.
- Why
- A drop in temperatures and cold weather brought snowfall to high-altitude areas.
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- Maximum reported snow depth
- 20 centimetres in parts of Musala
- Pamporovo snow cover
- About 2 centimetres
- Pamporovo temperature
- Zero degrees
- Road travel
- Precipitation had not disrupted road transport
- Date reported
- 14 October 2026