Jammu and Kashmir weather: Check snowfall, rain forecast for Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and more

Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience a spell of unsettled weather over the next few days, with rainfall, snowfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas. While Jammu and Kashmir is expected to receive widespread precipitation on November 12 and 13, Himachal Pradesh is likely to see isolated to scattered rainfall until November 14. The Shimla Meteorological Centre has also issued a yellow alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh on November 12 and 13.

Jammu and Kashmir weather: Rain, snowfall, thunderstorms on horizon

Higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall, while several areas in the plains witnessed rainfall on Wednesday as a weather system approached Jammu and Kashmir. The Meteorological Department has forecast widespread precipitation across the region over the next two days.

Fresh snowfall was reported from Peer Ki Gali along the Mughal Road and Gurez Valley. Authorities suspended vehicular movement on the Mughal Road as a precautionary measure due to slippery road conditions.


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The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across most places in Jammu and Kashmir, while higher reaches are likely to receive light to moderate snowfall from November 12 to 13.

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Poonch and adjoining areas. Higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal may receive moderate to heavy snowfall, particularly from the forenoon of November 12 until late night on November 13.

Jammu and Kashmir weather forecast: Rainfall, snowfall and other warnings

The India Meteorological Department has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad on November 12 and 13. Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely on November 14 and 15.

Date	Weather forecast
November 12	Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall; isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorm activity; thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds
November 13	Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall; isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds
November 14-15	Isolated to scattered rainfall or snowfall in higher reaches

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely at isolated places on November 12 and 13. Wind speeds may reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph. Isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorm activity are also likely on November 12.

The department has forecast a significant drop of 6-8 degrees Celsius in daytime temperatures during November 12 and 13.

Kashmir temperature update: Srinagar records 19.2 degrees Celsius

Despite the approaching weather system, maximum temperatures recorded on Wednesday remained above the seasonal average at several weather stations across the Kashmir Valley.

Weather station	Maximum temperature	Minimum temperature
Srinagar	19.2°C	7.7°C
Qazigund	19.8°C	6.1°C
Pahalgam	16.2°C	3.4°C
Kupwara	18.6°C	4°C
Kokernag	18.1°C	6.5°C
Gulmarg	8.4°C	0.5°C

Srinagar's maximum temperature was 1.9 degrees above normal, while its minimum was 5.8 degrees above the seasonal average. Qazigund recorded a maximum of 19.8 degrees, 3.1 degrees above normal. Pahalgam's maximum stood at 16.2 degrees against the normal of 14.5 degrees, while its minimum was 3.4 degrees, 4.4 degrees above normal.

In Kupwara, the maximum temperature was 18.6 degrees, 1.3 degrees above normal, while Kokernag recorded a maximum of 18.1 degrees, 3.1 degrees above normal. Gulmarg recorded the lowest maximum temperature in the Valley at 8.4 degrees, 1.5 degrees below normal.

In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16.5 degrees. Katra recorded a maximum of 25.5 degrees and a minimum of 15.8 degrees.

Advisory for farmers, tourists and travellers in Jammu and Kashmir

The Meteorological Department has advised farmers to ensure the safe storage of harvested crops on November 12 and 13 to prevent damage from rainfall.

It has also cautioned that moderate to heavy snowfall in higher reaches could disrupt traffic on important mountain passes and hilly roads. Tourists, travellers and transporters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow official traffic advisories before travelling to vulnerable areas.

The department has forecast generally dry weather from November 14 to 20, although brief spells of light rain or snowfall may occur at isolated places on November 14 and 15. Snowfall during this period is expected in high mountainous areas.

Himachal Pradesh weather: Yellow alert for November 12-13, snowfall likely in higher reaches

Himachal Pradesh is also likely to experience changing weather conditions, with isolated to scattered rainfall forecast from November 12 to 14. The Shimla Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for several districts on November 12 and 13.

Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely over the state on November 12 and 13. Strong winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph are also expected during this period.

While most lower and central parts of Himachal Pradesh experienced clear and sunny weather, light snowfall is expected in the higher mountainous regions.

Himachal Pradesh weather forecast: Rain, snowfall and strong winds

Date	Weather forecast
November 12	Isolated to scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning; strong winds of 30-40 kmph; yellow alert
November 13	Isolated to scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning; strong winds of 30-40 kmph; yellow alert
November 14	Isolated to scattered rainfall; snowfall likely in higher reaches

The minimum temperatures across the state have also been fluctuating. Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 10.6 degrees Celsius, while Solan recorded 7 degrees and Bilaspur 10.5 degrees Celsius.

Interestingly, the minimum temperature in Shimla was higher than that in Solan and marginally higher than in Bilaspur, despite the capital being located at a higher altitude.