Weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a spell of light to moderate rain and higher reaches snow for the evening of November 4th through the morning of November 5th.
According to the Jammu Kashmir weather update, many places in the Kashmir Division and scattered places in the Jammu Division are expected to see precipitation. Higher altitude areas, including popular destinations like Doodhpathri, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg, may experience light snow.
Key Weather Highlights for J&K:
- Rain/Snow Forecast: Generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain over the plains and light snow in higher reaches from the evening of Nov 4 to the morning of Nov 5.
- Thunderstorms & Winds: Isolated places may experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) during the evening of November 4th.
- Temperature Trend: A significant fall in temperature is expected across Jammu and Kashmir starting November 5th, affecting both day and night temperatures.
- Farmers Advisory: The MeT department has advised farmers in J&K to suspend all farm operations during November 4th due to the expected weather conditions.
- Travel Alert: Commuters traveling over high-altitude passes like Zojila Pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna Pass, and Sinthan Top are advised to exercise caution as light snow/rain may cause temporary disruptions.
Detailed Forecast from the MeT Department
Talking to local news agency KNS, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of MeT Kashmir, stated that a feeble western disturbance is influencing the region’s weather.
“Cloud cover will increase, followed by light snowfall in the mountainous areas and light rain in parts of the plains, including the Jammu region,” Dr. Ahmad said. He confirmed that the weather activity is expected to subside by the early morning of November 5th.
Extended Dry Spell and Fog Prediction
Following this brief spell of wet weather, the Jammu Kashmir weather forecast indicates a return to dry conditions.
“The weather is expected to remain dry from tomorrow (Nov 5) until around November 16 or 17,” Dr. Ahmad added. During this period, residents can expect shallow to moderate morning and evening fog, particularly in the plains and valleys, with a gradual improvement as temperatures rise later.
