Kalpa and Kukumseri received 5 cm of snow followed by Keylong with 3 cm of snow in the past 24 hours. 

The hamlet, which offers a stunning view of the Kanchenjunga, the Everest and some other peaks in the Himalayas, is a favourite spot among adventure-loving tourists visiting the Darjeeling hills.

The meteorological department has issued a 'yellow' warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places from March 11 to 13, coinciding with the expected arrival of the western disturbance.

Traffic is currently moving smoothly from Jammu to Srinagar, the officer confirmed. However, commuters have been urged to adhere to lane discipline and drive cautiously.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new era of sports has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir. Renewed thrust on state-of-the-art infrastructure and allied facilities has given a huge impetus to the sports sector," he said.

Among the worst-hit areas, Lahaul and Spiti bear the brunt with 288 inaccessible roads, trailed by Chamba and Kullu with 83 and 21 closures respectively.

The MeT office has cautioned that essential services like electricity, water, and communication could be affected. The minimum temperatures rose by a few notches and stayed two to eight degrees above normal, it said.  

The Srinagar weather service predicts heavy to extremely heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Kashmir division over the next three days, starting from today. Visuals depict significant snow accumulation in the upper parts of Kashmir, including Gurez Valley, Pir Panjal, and Sonmarg.

He added, “From February 19 to 20, there is a chance of mild to moderate rain and snow in most places, with some districts seeing substantial snowfall.” Beginning February 21, there is a likelihood of light to moderate snow in several areas until the afternoon, with progressive improvement thereafter.

received fresh snowfall this week after a prolonged dry spell that persisted even in the coldest period of the year, called Chillai-Kalan in the Kashmiri language.

Visuals from various regions of Jammu and Kashmir that received fresh snowfall

Visuals from various regions of Jammu and Kashmir that received fresh snowfall this week