The Kashmir Valley is experiencing persistent wet weather, with fresh snowfall in higher elevations, including Gulmarg, and intermittent rain in the plains. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts this pattern to continue through the weekend.
Key Weather Details:
- Precipitation:
- Kupwara recorded the highest rainfall (12.0mm), followed by Pahalgam, Kokernag, Gulmarg, Srinagar, and Qazigund.
- Light snowfall occurred in Ladakh regions like Leh, Kargil, and Drass.
- Forecast:
- Cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain or snow are expected.
- More significant rain and snow are predicted for March 12-14 and March 15-16.
- Dry weather is anticipated from March 17-21.
- Temperature:
- Night temperatures have dropped but remain 2-5°C above average.
- Daytime temperatures have fallen below normal, with Srinagar’s maximum temperature 3.7°C below average.
- Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 5.6°C, which is 2.3°C above average.
- Gulmarg recorded a minimum temperature of 0.5°C, 4.5°C above average.
- Advisories:
- Travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to follow official advisories before planning trips.
- Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations until March 18.
- Residents of higher elevations are warned to avoid avalanche-prone areas.
