Kashmir receives Snowfall, Check confirmed Prediction from tomorrow

Srinagar, Jan 26 (WD):

Jammu and Kashmir witnesses light rain and snow, notably in higher areas like Gulmarg, ending an extended dry spell. The weather forecast anticipates more precipitation, with a potential impact on road closures in elevated regions.

Night temperatures have notably risen, reflecting a considerable increase in cloud cover. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.5°C, showing an increase from the previous night. Qazigund, Pahalgam, Kokernag, and Kupwara also experienced temperature variations.

The meteorological department issues an advisory, urging travelers to plan accordingly due to the present weather system. The 40-day harsh winter period, ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ is ongoing in the Kashmir valley until January 29, followed by ‘Chillai-Khurd’ and ‘Chillai-Bachha’ in the subsequent weeks.

𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙅&𝙆: 26.01.24
Past 24 hours weather: As expected, Light Rain/Snow at few higher reaches.
𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩
●26th Jan: Partly to Generally cloudy with light Rain/Snow at isolated higher reaches till afternoon and improvement thereafter.
●27th Jan: Partly to Generally cloudy with possibility of Light Snow at isolated higher reaches towards late evening.
●28-29th Jan: Generally cloudy with possibility of light to moderate Rain/Snow at many places.
● 30-31st Jan:Possibility of Light to moderate Rain/Snow at many places.
●1st-3rd Feb:Possibility of Light to moderate Rain/Snow at many places.
● Signifiant improvement in visibility and rise in Maximum temperature in plains of Jammu Division from today onwards.
𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔 ⚠

1. The system may Lead to temporary closure of roads of higher reaches and important passes like Sinthan pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna & Razdan pass, Zojila etc. particularly during 28-31st Jan.
2. Travellers are advised to Plan accordingly.
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