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No Snowfall in Kashmir Plains; Light Rain or Snow Possible in North Kashmir

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Srinagar welcomes first snowfall

Weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir remained largely in line with forecasts, with no snowfall reported in the plains owing to relatively higher temperatures, officials said on Monday.

They said the impact of a fresh Western Disturbance could lead to light rain or snowfall in some areas between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, particularly in parts of north Kashmir.

Officials said that if precipitation occurs over the plains during night hours, it may briefly fall as snow as temperatures are likely to dip during that period.

The major weather system has already moved out of the region, and current weather models do not indicate any widespread or significant precipitation across most parts of the Union Territory.

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Mughal Road Temporarily Closed After Fresh Snowfall at Peer Ki Gali

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Mughal Road

Following fresh snowfall on Sunday, Mughal road has been temporarily closed for precautionary measures via Peer Ki Gali.

DTI Poonch Manzoor Ahmad Kohli told GNS that Mughal road, connecting Shopian with Rajouri-Poonch districts was closed following snowfall at Pir Ki Gali for precautionary measures.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He said that Traffic movement has been stopped on Mughal Road due to fresh snowfall. People are advised to avoid travelling on Mughal Road until the road becomes passable,” he added.

Meanwhile, light snowfall has also started at Gulmarg and Sonamarg. (GNS)

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Traffic Restrictions Imposed on Tangmarg–Gulmarg Road Amid Rain, Snowfall Forecast

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First Snowfall of the Season

Anticipating rain and snowfall in the upper reaches, authorities on Friday imposed traffic restrictions on the Tangmarg–Gulmarg road, barring the movement of heavy vehicles and those without anti-skid chains to avert accidents and traffic chaos.

Officials said the restriction will come into effect immediately with the onset of rain or snowfall and will remain in force until weather conditions improve. Only vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains will be allowed to ply on the stretch during adverse weather, they said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The decision follows a weather advisory warning of precipitation in the area, which often leads to slippery road conditions and reduced visibility on the hill road connecting Tangmarg to the tourist resort of Gulmarg.

Authorities said the move is aimed at ensuring public safety and smooth traffic regulation, particularly as the region witnesses an increase in tourist movement during winter.

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Weather Update: Snow and Rain Likely in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar Met Centre Issues Fresh Weather Update

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The Meteorological Centre Srinagar today issued a weather update for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of snow and rain in the coming days.

According to the forecast, the higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir may experience very light snow on December 18-19, with generally cloudy skies dominating the region.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The weather is expected to take a turn from December 20-21, with light to moderate snow predicted over higher reaches of Kashmir division and light to moderate rain at many places in the plains of Jammu and Kashmir.

The 22nd of December may bring scattered light rain and snow, while the skies are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy from December 23-29.

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Winter Chill Intensifies in Jammu and Kashmir as MeT Forecasts Snow, Fog and Slippery Roads

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A winter chill has gripped Jammu and Kashmir, with the Meteorological Department forecasting snow and fog in various parts of the region over the next few days.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

According to the MeT, the higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir may experience light snow on December 17-19, while the 20-21st Dec period is expected to bring light to moderate snow over Kashmir division and light rain in the plains of J&K.

The forecast warns of slippery road conditions due to snow and sub-freezing temperatures, advising travelers and transporters to follow traffic and administrative advisories, especially on the 20th late night and 21st morning.

From 23 Dec to 29th of December, MeT Predicted Cloudy weather and from 30 to 31st December, The MeT forecasts Generally Cloudy weather with possibility of light Snow at isolated higher reaches of North & Central Kashmir.Residents are also cautioned about shallow to moderate fog in Kashmir Division and isolated areas of Jammu division.

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Severe Cold Wave Grips Kashmir and Ladakh as Temperatures Plunge Below Freezing Across the Region

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Winter tightened its grip over Kashmir as the mercury crashed throughout the region.Temperatures plunged across Kashmir and Ladakh, deepening a cold wave that left several regions far below freezing.A biting cold wave is being witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir, while night temperatures tumbled across the Valley, with several areas sliding deep below freezing.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

According to data compiled by Kashmir Weather, Pulwama was the coldest inhabited place, recording minus 5.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Shopian at minus 5 degrees Celsius.

Srinagar logged a low of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, while its outskirts were even colder, with the Srinagar Airport area dipping to minus 4 degrees Celsius.

Qazigund recorded a temperature of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius, and Kokernag recorded a temperature of minus 0.7 degrees Celsius.

Tourist destinations also shivered, with Pahalgam and Anantnag both at minus 4.6 degrees Celsius.

Gulmarg stood at 0 degrees Celsius.

Kupwara touched minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, Baramulla plunged to minus 4.7 degrees Celsius, and Zethan Rafiabad registered minus 4.8 degrees Celsius.

The Zojila Pass was among the coldest regions, freezing at minus 18 degrees Celsius.

Across south Kashmir, frost intensified and mercury in Budgam fell to minus 4.3 degrees Celsius, Pampore to minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, Awantipora to minus 4.2 degrees Celsius, and Bandipora to minus 3.6 degrees Celsius.

Sonamarg recorded minus 1.3 degrees Celsius, while Kulgam remained relatively milder at minus 0.6 degrees Celsius.

In the Jammu region, Jammu city posted 8.5 degrees Celsius and Katra 9.4 degrees Celsius.

The cold was sharper in the upper reaches, with Udhampur recording 2.8 degrees Celsius, Bhaderwah 1.9 degrees Celsius, and Rajouri 1.6 degrees Celsius.

Ramban settled at 4.2 degrees Celsius, Samba at 3.2 degrees Celsius, and Kathua at 7.6 degrees Celsius.

Ladakh also remained in a deep freeze, with Leh at minus 7.8 degrees Celsius, Kargil at minus 7 degrees Celsius, and the Nubra Valley at minus 6.3 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists said the cold wave is expected to persist, with no major weather system likely in the coming days.

“Dry weather will dominate for now, though higher reaches may receive light snowfall,” an independent forecaster said.

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Cold Wave Tightens Grip on J&K, Ladakh as Temperatures Plunge Across Valley and Higher Reaches

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The cold wave intensified across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday as minimum temperatures dipped sharply amid the ongoing dry spell, officials said.

In the Kashmir Valley, Pulwama recorded the lowest temperature at minus 5.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Shopian at minus 5.0 degrees and Baramulla at minus 4.9 degrees.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Pahalgam settled at minus 4.8 degrees, while Srinagar recorded minus 3.7 degrees.

Pampore and Srinagar Airport both recorded minus 4.0 degrees, Awantipora minus 4.2 degrees, Budgam minus 4.1 degrees, Qazigund minus 3.6 degrees, Bandipora minus 3.6 degrees, and Kupwara minus 3.6 degrees.

Gulmarg stood at minus 2.5 degrees, Kokernag minus 0.5 degrees, Ganderbal minus 2.6 degrees, Kulgam minus 0.9 degrees, and Sonamarg minus 4.5 degrees.

The temperature dropped to minus 5.2 degrees at Zethan Rafiabad, while Zojila Pass was the coldest at minus 19.0 degrees.

In the Jammu region, temperatures stayed above the freezing point but the chill persisted. Bhaderwah recorded the lowest at 0.9 degrees Celsius, while Rajouri touched 0.4 degrees, officials said.

Jammu city recorded 7.3 degrees, Katra 10.1 degrees, Kathua 7.6 degrees, and Jammu Airport 7.5 degrees.

Udhampur settled at 2.0 degrees, Samba 2.3 degrees, Banihal 3.7 degrees, Ramban 4.6 degrees, Kishtwar 4.2 degrees, Doda 5.4 degrees, Batote 6.6 degrees, and Reasi 6.5 degrees.

In Ladakh, the deep freeze continued with Leh recording minus 8.5 degrees, Kargil minus 7.2 degrees, and Nubra Valley minus 6.0 degrees.

Officials said minimum temperatures are likely to fall further over the next few days if the dry spell persists.(KNS).

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Cold Wave Intensifies in Kashmir as Temperatures Dip Below Freezing Across Several Regions

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Night temperatures dropped below the freezing point across most parts of Kashmir, with several stations recording the coldest night of the season so far, according to data.

In the Kashmir region, Pahalgam remained the coldest at minus 4.3°C, followed by Zethan Rafiabad at minus 4.1°C and Pulwama at minus 3.8°C. Srinagar recorded minus 0.9°C, while the Srinagar Airport station noted a sharper dip to minus 2.4°C.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Other key stations recorded: Qazigund minus 1.0°C, Gulmarg minus 1.6°C, Budgam minus 1.1°C, Baramulla minus 2.0°C, Shopian minus 3.5°C, Awantipora minus 3.0°C, and Sonamarg minus 0.9°C.

Kokernag, Kulgam and Ganderbal remained above freezing at 1.1°C, 0.6°C and 0.4°C, respectively.

In the Jammu region, most stations remained above the freezing point.

Jammu recorded 8.3°C, Katra 9.2°C, and Kathua 7.4°C, while Udhampur logged 3.6°C and Rajouri 2.5°C. Banihal recorded 1.5°C, Bhaderwah 2.0°C, Samba 3.0°C, Ramban 4.9°C, and Jammu Airport 8.6°C.

Severe cold conditions prevailed in Ladakh, where Leh recorded minus 7.2°C and Kargil minus 6.4°C, while Nubra Valley settled at minus 3.2°C.(KNS).

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J&K Weather to Stay Dry Till December 5, Light Snowfall Likely in Higher Reaches

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Weather across Jammu and Kashmir is expected to remain largely dry till December 5, with no major precipitation forecast for most parts of the region, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Sunday.

The MeT said that, generally, dry conditions will prevail till December 3. “December 4 and 5 are likely to remain mostly cloudy, particularly from the evening of December 4, with the possibility of a brief spell of light snowfall at isolated higher reaches.”Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The department said that from December 6 to December 10, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy across the Union Territory. Cloudy conditions are also likely to continue on December 11 and 12.

The MeT further said shallow to moderate fog is likely to persist at many places in the Kashmir division and at isolated locations in the Jammu division, particularly during the nighttime and early morning hours. Locals have been advised to exercise caution while travelling in areas prone to poor visibility.

The weather office said cold and dry conditions are expected to continue till December 4, after which a slight improvement in minimum temperatures is likely. A rise of around 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in night temperatures is expected after December 4, it said.

The MeT Centre said no major weather disturbance is expected during the forecast period and that overall conditions will remain stable across most parts of the Valley and Jammu region. [KNT]

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Srinagar Records Coldest Night of Season at –4.4°C as Kashmir Valley Freezes

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Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season on Thursday as temperatures dipped to –4.4°C, marking a sharp fall and intensifying the winter chill across the Kashmir Valley.

The drop in temperature resulted in frost formation on roads, vehicles and rooftops, with water supply pipes freezing in several localities.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

According to Kashmir Weather, most stations across the Valley recorded sub-zero temperatures. Pampore (–5.5°C), Anantnag (–5.7°C), Baramulla (–5.8°C), and Pulwama (–5.8°C) witnessed a severe cold wave, while Shopian remained the coldest inhabited area at –6.5°C.

Tourist destination Pahalgam recorded –5.0°C, whereas Gulmarg settled at –1.0°C. The Srinagar Airport registered –5.2°C, and Zojila Pass recorded the lowest at –16.0°C.

In the Jammu region, conditions remained comparatively warmer. Jammu (8.7°C), Katra (8.5°C) and Kathua (8.2°C) saw moderate temperatures, while Banihal dipped to –1.5°C. Bhaderwah recorded 0.4°C and Rajouri 2.0°C, indicating a northward spread of colder conditions.

In Ladakh, the mercury continued to remain well below the freezing point, with Kargil at –9.5°C, Leh at –8.6°C and Nubra at –7.7°C.(KNS).

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