New snow and a sharp cold snap have already covered Northern Bulgaria. Meteorologists' forecasts have been confirmed and precipitation is in the Balkan Mountains, Nova TV reported.
The new snow cover on Petrohan is 5 cm. Four machines are cleaning and sanding the roads. 29 went out during the night in the entire Montana region. The temperature at noon at the top of the pass is -7 degrees. A strong wind is blowing in the area, and thick fog has also appeared. The ban on the passage of heavy goods vehicles over 12 tons remains. The remaining vehicles must be prepared for winter conditions.
Since early morning, road maintenance companies have been working on the route on both sides of the Balkan Mountains. The Shipka Pass is open to traffic, but due to the strong wind, sub-zero temperatures and fog, the roads are being cleaned every half hour. There are no reports of incidents. However, traffic is difficult and must be driven by vehicles adapted for winter conditions. The snow cover is about 6 cm.