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Balkan weather: Warm autumn days followed by rain and storms
Much of the Balkan region is experiencing a period of unseasonably warm and sunny autumn weather, often referred to as 'Indian summer'. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, temperatures are expected to reach up to 23 degrees Celsius, with sunny conditions prevailing through the weekend before clouds and rain arrive mid-week.
Similar patterns are observed in Montenegro and Croatia, where pleasant temperatures and sunshine are expected to continue before a weather front brings rain and potential thunderstorms by Wednesday. In Slovenia, sunny intervals and mild temperatures will persist through Monday, with increased cloudiness and precipitation forecasted for mid-week.
Long-term seasonal models suggest a potentially drier winter for the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, with lower snowfall than the historical average. This trend is influenced by the El Niño phenomenon, though meteorologists note that specific snowfall amounts will still depend on local cold air incursions and cyclonic movements.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) reports mostly sunny weather in Croatia for the morning, with passing clouds from the northwest starting mid-day. www.index.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Zadar, temperatures will reach approximately 20 degrees Celsius on Saturday and 21 degrees on Sunday. 023.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daytime temperatures in Croatia will mostly range between 17 and 22 degrees Celsius. www.index.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Adriatic coast will experience weak to moderate bura winds in the morning, shifting to southwesterly and northwesterly winds in the afternoon. www.index.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in Bosnia and Herzegovina will range between 12 and 18 degrees, reaching up to 21 degrees in the south.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Weather conditions in Croatia are expected to remain stable until Monday. www.index.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted to arrive in Zadar on Wednesday. 023.hr