Snow and ice are complicating traffic conditions across nearly the entire country, with multiple incidents reported and authorities urging drivers to exercise extreme caution.

In the Vidin region, a truck overturned and another heavy vehicle ended up in a roadside ditch. Drivers report that both incidents occurred on the Vidin Ring Road, where the speed limit is 50 km/h, under conditions of heavy snowfall and severe slipperiness. The situation is similarly difficult near Archar, where steady snow has led to kilometer-long traffic jams, according to Meteo Balkans.

Conditions in Ruse municipality are comparatively stable despite ongoing snowfall since last night. Road maintenance teams are actively monitoring road conditions and treating pavements against icing. Snow-clearing and sanding equipment is also operating in the smaller settlements within the municipality. Waste collection continues as scheduled, and Municipal Transport Ruse reports that trolleybus services are running normally, though minor delays are possible. The local security council has not received reports of disruptions to water or electricity supply, apart from an incident involving a fallen tree on Zahari Stoyanov Street, which is being cleared by fire brigade teams.

Challenging road conditions persist in other parts of the country. The Troyan Pass remains snow-covered and slippery, prompting authorities to advise drivers to reduce speed or avoid travel altogether if possible. In the Smolyan region, snow depth in higher areas has reached up to 15 cm, including at the Prevala, Pamporovo and Rozhen passes. While roads have been treated, there are still sections with accumulated snow. Lower-lying areas are mostly seeing rain, with no traffic restrictions in place.

In Pamporovo, snowfall continues and the snow cover is also around 15 cm. Lift lines 1 and 2 will operate for tourists, but the ski area itself has not yet opened. Light snow has also been reported near Zdravets hut and Koprivkite.

In Plovdiv, heavy rain is falling at temperatures of around 7°C, even as yellow and orange weather warnings for heavy snowfall remain in effect nationwide. The northwestern regions, the Fore-Balkan, and high fields in Western Bulgaria are expected to be most affected, while strong winds and blizzard conditions are forecast for Stara Planina passes and high mountain roads in Southern Bulgaria. In Central Northern Bulgaria and Ludogorie, rain is expected to turn into snow.

Light snowfall is reported across most municipalities in Montana region, where 43 snowplows are operating. Roads remain passable under winter conditions. Snowfall is also intensifying in the Vratsa, Vidin and Montana districts, as well as across Stara Planina passes. The passage of heavy trucks through the Prevala pass has been temporarily restricted to allow for snow-clearing operations.