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Taken From Today's Sofia Echo (07/02/11)

A disappointment for many skiers across Bulgaria, or a pleasant respite from the cold that gripped the country for nearly a month – it all depends on your perspective – but a touch of spring will descend on Bulgaria until late February.

The new week will be significantly warmer than usual for February – and from the averages of a few days ago – with highs set at between 9°C and 14°C, the private television channel BTV reported. Sofia will also bask in the soft sunshine, with clear skies and temperatures between -3C and 10C on February 7.

It will remain warm, and predominantly sunny, with highs expected to peak in Sofia the following day, February 8, up to 13C. The mercury will reach 18C in Plovdiv, Pleven and Vidin, while in other parts of the country, temperatures could go as high as 22C, media reports said.

The weather forecast predicts that temperatures will drop on February 9 and 10, down to between -5C and 7C on average for the country. No major snowfall is expected and the weekend will be predominantly mild.

The soft touch of spring will continue for nearly two weeks. Another major cold snap over Bulgaria is not expected until February 23.