Srinagar: The higher Kashmir on Thursday experienced fresh snowfall while the weatherman here has predicted dry spell till October 22.
With the day temperature continuing to settle above normal at almost all the stations across Kashmir, the weather conditions turned pleasant in the higher reaches of Gulmarg and Sinthan Top where the fresh snowfall was experienced today.
The Meteorological Department Srinagar Thursday predicted light snow over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir from October 23 onwards.
The MeT however advised farmers to continue harvesting, safe storage of harvested crops and other farm operations, but simultaneously urged tourists and trekkers to plan their journey accordingly during October 24 and 25.
There will be generally dry weather on October 17-22, the MeT said.
It also said that on October 23 there is possibility of generally cloudy weather with light rain (light snow over isolated higher reaches) at scattered to fairly widespread places towards evening/night.
It further said that from October 24-25, there will be generally cloudy weather conditions with possibility of light to moderate rain (light snow over higher reaches) at many places.