Rain and snow have swept across Kashmir since Thursday. A strong Western Disturbance is behind the change.
This is a weather system that brings rain to the plains and snow to the mountains.
The plains saw moderate to heavy rain.
The higher areas received fresh snow, and some places got more than a foot in 24 hours.
Sadhna Top and Razdan Pass were among the places with the heaviest snowfall.
Key points
- Rain fell on the plains, and snow covered the higher areas.
- Sadhna Top and Razdan Pass got more than a foot of fresh snow in 24 hours.
- The Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Leh highway were closed after snowfall.
- Tourists have been temporarily barred from the Gurez and Tulail valleys.
So why does this matter for travellers?
The snow has disrupted roads that link Kashmir with Ladakh, Rajouri and Poonch.
Authorities closed the Mughal Road after the Peer Ki Gali stretch became slippery.
A landslide at Rajanwani on the Uri-Baramulla highway added to the problem.
Officials have started road clearance work to restore traffic.
In Bandipora district, tourists have been temporarily barred from the Gurez and Tulail valleys.
People already there were asked to plan their departure with the district control room.
How cold is it getting in the Valley?
Srinagar recorded a daytime high of about 10 degrees Celsius on Thursday. That is 5.5 degrees below normal.
It is the lowest daytime temperature for the city so far this month.
Gulmarg was even colder, at about 4 degrees.
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Many residents have started wearing heavier woollens, including jackets and traditional pherans.
What happens next with the weather?
The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain and snow for the next two days.
After that, the weather is likely to improve gradually.
The forecast also says the weather should stay generally dry from November 15 to 21.
Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, said light snow is expected at tourist spots.
This would mark the season's first snowfall at places like Doodhpathri, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg.
