Overview
- Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts generally cloudy conditions with light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches and rain in plains during December 20–21.
- Precipitation intensity is expected to peak from late night on December 20 through late afternoon on December 21, with isolated higher‑reach flurries possible on December 22.
- Travelers and transporters are advised to follow traffic and administration advisories due to likely slippery conditions over higher passes during the event.
- The cold phase persists across the region, with widespread sub‑zero readings and Zojila reported at about −17°C in the latest updates.
- The anticipated wet spell would end a roughly six‑week precipitation deficit reported at about 85% as Chillai Kalan begins on December 21.