Srinagar: Kashmir’s upper reaches, including the ski resort of Gulmarg, received snowfall on Saturday, while rains lashed the plains, officials said.
The snowfall began early in the morning and continued intermittently, blanketing the mountain meadows of Gulmarg with about an inch of snow, they said.
Several other areas in the higher reaches of the valley, including Gurez in Bandipora district, Machil in Kupwara, Mughal Road in Shopian, and other locations, also recorded fresh snowfall, the officials added.
Meanwhile, many parts of the plains, including Srinagar, experienced rainfall, they said.
The meteorological department said the weather is expected to improve by the afternoon.
According to the Met office, the weather will remain generally dry from November 17 to 23 and on November 24, light rain or light snow is likely at isolated places in the higher reaches.
Meanwhile, Karnah-Kupwara road has been closed for traffic movement after fresh snowfall at Sadhna Top, officials said here on Saturday.
An official told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the Border Roads Organisation has initiated snow-clearing operations to restore vehicular movement.
He said that an advisory has also been issued for travel on the Karnah-Chowkibal road, with travellers advised to confirm road status before planning their journeys.
“Vehicles without skid chains will not be allowed to pass through the Traffic Control Points (TCP) at Baghballa and Chowkibal to ensure safe passage on snow-covered roads,” the advisory said. (KNO)
