Gulmarg in Kashmir gets covered in 16 inches snow!

Gulmarg in Kashmir gets covered in 16 inches snow!

107819547Gulmarg is experiencing extreme snowfall! As per meteorological department official in Srinagar, the city received 12.4 mm of rain within 24 hours, with temperatures dropping to 2.0°C compared to the previous night’s 5.8°C. This temperature was 1.0°C higher than usual for this time of year in Kashmir.

Gulmarg witnessed heavy snowfall, accumulating 40 cm (nearly 16 inches) during this time period. Temperatures dropped to minus 2.8°C, 4.0°C above the usual for this famous skiing resort in north Kashmir.

On the other hand, Pahalgam, a renowned resort in south Kashmir, recorded 18.6mm of rainfall, with temperatures dropping to 0.8°C, 5.2°C higher than usual. Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, saw 8.0 mm of rain, with temperatures reaching a minimum of 3.5°C, which was 4.4°C above normal. In Kupwara town, 42.7 mm of rain was recorded, with temperatures dropping to a low of minus 0.1°C, 2.0°C above normal.

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In Jammu, 4.9mm of rain was reported, with temperatures hitting a minimum of 13.8°C, 3.3°C above normal for the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Other areas like Banihal received 59.0mm of rain, Batote saw 35.6mm, and Bhaderwah experienced 26.7mm of rain.

The weather forecast predicts an extended wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir until February 21. From February 19-20, light to moderate rain and snow are expected in most places, with the likelihood of heavy snowfall in specific districts.

107819589In the Jammu division, intermittent light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning is anticipated, along with snowfall in higher reaches.

The Meteorological Department issued an advisory warning about possible road closures in higher reaches and important passes due to the weather conditions. Travelers and farmers are advised to plan accordingly.

As the harsh 40-day winter period known as ‘Chillai-Kalan’ ended on January 29, Kashmir is currently in the midst of the 20-day ‘Chillai-Khurd’ period, which ends on February 19, followed by the 10-day ‘Chillai-Bachha’ period from February 20 to March 1.