Weather Update: Detailed Weather Forecast For 1st Week Of January 2023
A Western Disturbance is currently passing over Jammu and Kashmir. Under its influence, rain/snow showers are expected to commence from today late afternoon onwards (starting from higher reaches of north and central Kashmir).
Some plains may experience light snowfall, especially in the evening/night hours today. A moderate spell is also possible in a few areas. Maximum chances are for parts of south Kashmir. The weather system isn’t strong, so no significant accumulation is expected in most plains.
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One or two places in higher reaches can record up to 2 feet of snow.
A good spell of snowfall is also possible at the tourist destinations of Sonamarg (3 – 9 inches), Gulmarg (1 – 6 inches), and Pahalgam (2 – 8 inches).
Snowfall chances for plains of Kashmir:
- Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Budgam, and Ganderbal = 30-60% chances (0.5 cm – 3 inches) (Average = 1 cm)
- Pulwama and Anantnag = 60% (1 cm – 3 inches) (Average = 1.25 inches)
- Kulgam and Shopian = 60 – 80% (1 cm – 4 inches) (Average = 2 inches)
This is a rough estimate, so variations can occur!
No accumulation in some plains is also possible!
Generally, light to moderate rain showers are expected at many places in Jammu region. A short heavy spell is also possible at one or two places. Snowfall can occur at higher reaches of Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts.
Landslides/shooting stones along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway are also possible.
Improvement in weather is expected at most places in Jammu and Kashmir from the 30 December morning onwards, however, a few places can continue to record rain/snow showers till evening.
Minimum temperatures will fall significantly during the first week of January!