Western Disturbance Likely to Bring Fresh Snowfall to Kashmir

Cold conditions have tightened their grip on Kashmir, with the Valley bracing for fresh spells of snowfall as two back-to-back western disturbances are likely to affect the region starting Wednesday (January 1, 2025), officials said.

According to the Meteorological Department, a feeble western disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from January 1-2, with light snow at scattered places from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.

From January 3-6, a moderate western disturbance is expected to bring light to moderate snow to most places in the State, with peak activity from January 4-6.

The MeT Office added that there is a possibility of heavy snow at a few places in the higher reaches during the second spell.

Meanwhile, the night temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as cold conditions tightened their grip on the Valley.

Kashmir is currently under the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ – the harshest period of winter – which began on December 21. During the 40 days of Chillai-Kalan.

(PTI)