Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi all - was just looking through a couple of on-line newspapers and came across this article:

Ski Runs with Snow Cover By Christmas
The meteorologists forecast spring-like temperatures for December. In ski resorts they mend the situation with artificial snow

Snow will cover the ski runs in Bulgaria as late as by Christmas. Throughout December, the temperature will be unusually high for the season. The first really cold spell is expected by December 10-12. Then the thermometer will measure 1-2 °C below zero. Later, however, it will warm up again. In mid-December the temperatures will be almost spring-like, said weatherman of TV-met Peter Yankov. Only after December 20 there's a chance for a thicker snow cover, he consoled the ski fans. To save the winter season, in ski resorts they cover the runs with artificial snow. Both Bansko and Borovets have the necessary equipment. Despite the "dry spell" the hotel-keepers feel safe - all hotels have been long booked for the holidays.

I'm going to Borovets 21 Jan - hopefully there will be lots of snow by then???

Like Pete says the forecast not an easy thing to do, and i too hve been to Bulgaria when it said there was no snow. Last year the snow forecast websirte said there was little snow in Borovets leading upto xmas. When we got there on the 20th Dec there was bucket loads of the stuff, bout a foot deep. Either the forcasters got it wrong or it snowed whilst we were up in the air for 3 hours I dont know. But dont worry, you have a wonderfull time. Sad thing is i am not going to Bg this year, And where I am going in Austria has no snow either!!!

Chewy