Srinagar, Feb 2: A precipitation spell is likely to start Tuesday night in Kashmir, which, according to the analysed data by Ziraat Times, is of low intensity, and, therefore, would not result in any major snowfall in Kashmir valley plains and snow zones of Chenab and Pirpanjal regions.
This western disturbance is very dynamic, with faster winds, carries less moisture with the winds are likely to divert the stronger system southwards of Kashmir valley towards Himachal and Uttranachal.
Based on the analysis of multiple data related to the extent of cloud cover, cloud density, wind speed and direction models, humidity and temperature differentials, here is the Ziraat Times Outlook for this spell:
- Central Kashmir valley plains, including Srinagar city, Zabarwan range, Dara-Harwan, Dachigam Park and Mahadev mountain areas are likely to witness snowfall between Tuesday night and Wednesday. These areas are likely to receive receive three inches to six inches of snowfall.
- The Southern parts of Kashmir valley in Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts, from Verinag, Pahalgam, Kulgam, Damhal Hanjipora, Kapran, Shopian, Pir ki Gali, Bafliaz areas would, again during this spell, receive more snowfall. Starting Tuesday night until and late Wednesday, occasionally, these South Kashmir areas are likely to receive between 4 inches to one foot of snowfall.
- North Kashmir areas of Baramulla, Rafiabad, Sopore, Bandipora, Lolab Valley, Razdan Pass, Gurez, Kupwara, Sadhna Pass are likely to receive 2 inches to 8 inches of snowfall.
- Pirpanjal mountain range and karewa areas in Budgam, Pulwama, Baramulla districts along the range from Yusmarg, Gulmarg and Kandi Baramulla would receive snowfall between four inches to six inches.
- Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, upper Doda, Marwa- Wadwan Valley, Sinthan Top, Margan Top would receive snowfall between 4 inches to 1 foot.
- Banihal, upper parts of Ramban, upper Rajouri and Poonch would receive between 4 inches to 8 inches.
Early Thursday onwards weather will clear in most of J&K.
Note: Ziraat Times issues weather forecast/advisories in the interest of farmers and general public based on the analysis of multiple weather data, including supercomputer-generated climate models, factoring in various indicators associated with the westerly jet. It also factors in past and present wind patterns, temperature differentials within Jammu & Kashmir, local cloud formation patterns, humidity probability models. While maximum care is taken in generating this information, and most times Ziraat Times forecasts are accurate; due to various variables, at times, the forecast might not go as anticipated. We advise discretion in using this information.
