Srinagar: Light snowfall was experienced at many places in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Wednesday, bringing down mercury across Kashmir.
As per the reports, light snowfall was recorded in Pir Panjal areas, Zojila, Razdan Pass, Sinthan Top, Sadhna Top and other areas today.
The fresh snowfall was recorded under the influence of feeble Western Disturbance, which started affecting J&K this afternoon.
Meanwhile strong winds were reported from Srinagar and some other areas of the Valley since this afternoon.
Pertinently, the weatherman had predicted light snow and rain at scattered places from this afternoon.
“Fresh spell of light rain and snow is expected at scattered places during 29th night and 30th morning & at isolated places during 31st January,” Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, adding that the weather would remain generally cloudy on February 1 and 2 with the possibility of light rain and snow at scattered to fairly widespread places during the period.
Sharing further details, the Ahmad stated that generally cloudy weather is expected on February 3 with the possibility of light snow at isolated higher reaches.
Also, on February 4 and 5, there is a possibility of light rain and snow at scattered places, he said. (With inputs from KNO)