Heavy snowfall likely in Jammu and Kashmir on January 4, 5: MeT

Srinagar, Jan 03: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar today forecast heavy snowfall at most places of Jammu and Kashmir during January 4 & 5.

The officials said the weather conditions will remain cloudy with light snow at isolated higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir today.

They said from January 4-6, the weather will likely remain generally cloudy with light to moderate rain in plains of Jammu, while snow at most places of Jammu and Kashmir with peak activity during January 4 (night) to January 5 (late night)/January 6 (morning).

The officials said that weather will likely to improve from January 6 after noon.

From January 7-10, the weather conditions will likely remain cloudy and dry; while from January 11-12 there is a possibility of generally cloudy with light snow at isolated to scattered places, the officials said.

They added from January 13-15, the weather conditions will likely remain dry.

The officials advised that in view of fresh snowfall, sub-freezing temperature and icy conditions over roads (plains and higher reaches), the tourists, travelers and transporters are advised to plan accordingly and follow advisories of administration and traffic department.