SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded significant variations in minimum temperatures on Tuesday.
In the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar registered -3.5°C, while Qazigund recorded a much colder -7.5°C. Tourist destinations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg experienced freezing conditions, with minimum temperatures of -8.4°C and -11.5°C, respectively. Kupwara, however, stood out with a milder low of 0.1°C. Other areas, including Sonamarg (-7.4°C), Kokernag (-5.6°C), and Shopian (-9.1°C), also reported sub-zero temperatures, with Zojila being the coldest at -26.0°C, Kashmir Weather reported.
In the Jammu region, the city of Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 7.1°C, while Banihal experienced much colder weather at -2.3°C. These readings highlight the stark contrast between the two regions during this season.
Looking ahead, the Meteorological Department has forecast two Western Disturbances (WDs) set to affect Jammu and Kashmir in early January. A weak WD is expected to bring generally cloudy weather on January 1st and 2nd, with light snowfall possible in scattered locations from the evening of 1st January to the morning of January 2.
From January 3-6, a moderate WD is likely to impact the region more significantly. This disturbance may lead to light to moderate rainfall in Jammu’s plains and widespread snowfall across Kashmir, with peak activity anticipated on January 4th and 5th.
