Overview
- Srinagar’s minimum settled at 3.0°C, about 5.4°C above the seasonal normal, as per the Meteorological Department.
- High-elevation resorts remained below freezing, with Gulmarg at -4.2°C and Pahalgam at -2.2°C, while most other valley stations stayed above 0°C.
- Intermittent snowfall was reported in higher reaches including Gulmarg, Shopian, Mughal Road and Gurez, with rain over the plains during the brief wet spell.
- Other reported lows included Qazigund at 3.2°C, Kokernag at 2.9°C and Kupwara at 2.0°C, reflecting a broad easing of night-time cold across the valley.
- The MeT office expects generally dry weather over the next few days, with some forecasts indicating dry conditions through December 31 and a possible dip in minima under clearer night skies.