February in Bulgaria could be the warmest month in 140 years.

Climatologist Georgy Rachev predicted that it will be very warm across the country. Temperatures in the foothills will reach 17 degrees Celsius, while a warm wind fan will be felt in northern Bulgaria and throughout the leeward slopes of the mountains.

So, in the cities of Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo In Ruse and the surrounding area, the maximum midday temperature will reach 20-22 degrees Celsius. Local daily records may be set in some places, admitted Georgy Rachev.

We are seeing a very strong southerly flow, and it will be very warm until Tuesday, the climatologist said.

We expect a cold snap starting Thursday, so with the arrival of Baba Marta's holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the weather will be a little cooler, but not cold.

Maximum temperatures will remain between 12 and 17 degrees Celsius, at least until Sunday, the national holiday on March 3. Starting Thursday, the seaside will become cooler as an easterly wind picks up, bringing cold air from the sea.

The maximum temperature along the Black Sea coast will be +10-12 degrees.

If this forecast comes true, it is quite possible that February in Bulgaria will be the warmest in the last 140 years, according to Georgiy Rachev.