Weather Alert For Jammu & Kashmir And Laddakh: Light to moderate snow/rain at scattered places – MeT
Severe Cold Conditions Expected Next Week
Mostly dry weather conditions are expected till 22 December, even as a weak Western Disturbance is passing over J&K currently which may cause light rain/snow at a few places(otherwise dry weather is expected).
After 22 December, it seems a chain of Western Disturbances will arrive in J&K, however accuracy of which can’t be yet accurately predicted (Kashmir Weather)
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However, Meteorological Department (Sonam Lotus) has forecast mainly dry till December 14. “Light to moderate snow/rain in likely at scattered places of J&K on December 15″ the official said, adding, “There is no forecast for major snowfall till 20th December in both J&K and Ladakh.” He said that there would be warmer days and colder nights in J&K and Ladakh till December 14: (MeT)
By 16 December, minimum temperatures will again start to drop. Between 17 and 19 December, severe cold wave conditions are expected in most parts of J&K. Below -5°C night temperatures are likely at most places in Kashmir.
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Minimum temperature in Srinagar during this period can stay in between -5°C to -8°C, while in other plains like Shopian it can drop to -10°C. 3 – 4°C drop is also expected in day temperatures, despite expected sunny days.
Exception to this forecast could only occur if cloud cover persists during the night, however, chances of that are less than 10%.
Not only in J&K, temperatures in Afghanistan, north and central Pakistan, north India plains (extending up-to central India parts) are also likely to witness a significant drop.
Regards: Kashmir Weather, an independent weather forecaster.