Fazil Mir
Srinagar, Nov 10 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness widespread rain and snowfall on November 12 under the influence of a fast-moving Western Disturbance, with popular tourist destinations Gulmarg and Sonamarg likely to receive the season’s first snowfall, according to a weather forecast.
According to the forecast issued by Kashmir Weather, weather conditions are expected to remain mostly dry on November 10, although a few places in the higher reaches may receive brief spells of rain or snowfall during the late afternoon.
A brief spell of light rain or snowfall is also possible at some places from early morning to early afternoon on November 11, while the remaining areas are likely to experience mostly dry weather.
The weather system is expected to become active on November 12, bringing rain and snowfall to most parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The intensity of the precipitation is likely to increase and become widespread during the second half of the day, the forecast said.
The overall intensity of the weather activity is expected to remain moderate. However, some higher-altitude areas may receive heavy snowfall, which could exceed one foot.
Popular tourist destinations, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, may witness the season’s first snowfall during the period.
While snowfall over the plains is considered unlikely, the possibility of snowfall in middle reaches cannot be completely ruled out, particularly in parts of Shopian district, it said.
Light to moderate rain and snowfall are likely to continue at some places on November 13, followed by gradual improvement in weather conditions.
Mostly dry and pleasant weather is expected on November 14 and 15, although isolated places, particularly in the higher reaches, may receive brief spells of rain or snowfall.
The forecast further said that dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir from November 16 to November 20.—(NVI)
