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Fresh Snow Hits Kashmir as Western Disturbance Sets Up New Year Wet Spell

Forecasters expect the storm to break the prolonged dry spell, restoring seasonal snow cover over the western Himalaya.

Tourists enjoy after a fresh spell of snowfall in Sonamarg on Monday. (ANI)
With the expected change in weather, minimum temperatures in the high and mid hill regions of the state are likely to fall by 2–3 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours. (HT File)
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Overview

  • Officials reported Tuesday afternoon snowfall in parts of north Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Gurez and Machil, as the system moved across the Valley.
  • The IMD projects light to moderate rain and snow in Himachal at many places on December 31 and at a few places on January 1, with isolated precipitation on December 30 and January 2.
  • Authorities closed high mountain routes such as the Srinagar–Leh highway, Mughal Road, Sinthan Pass and Margan Pass and placed crews on standby under district advisories.
  • Tourist inflows surged ahead of New Year, with hotel occupancy around 80–90% in Himachal and strong bookings in Gulmarg as visitors seek a white holiday.
  • Pakistan’s Met Office forecasts rain and snowfall across upper regions from December 30 to January 2, while dense fog earlier disrupted flights and trains in the Jammu region.