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New snow and avalanche danger in the mountains

Skiers and snowboarders should not leave the regulated slopes, rescuers urge

Dec 24, 2024 11:46 98

New snow and avalanche danger in the mountains  - 1

Temperatures in the mountains today are negative, there is new snow cover and a danger of avalanches, the Mountain Rescue Service (MSS) announced to BTA.

They urge skiers and snowboarders not to leave the regulated slopes and to be well equipped. The appeal to all tourists in the mountains is to follow the tourist routes. The slopes in the mountain resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo are open, and their facilities are working.

The season will open on Vitosha on December 26, the MSS reminded.

Today's forecast for the mountains is for cloudy weather with snowfall. Moderate and strong winds will blow from the south-southwest in the higher parts. The maximum temperature at an altitude of 1200 meters will be about 1°, at 2000 meters – about -2°.