Srinagar, Jan 19: Kashmir valley and parts of Chenab and Pirpanjal valleys are all set for another snow spell this weekend. As already communicated in Ziraat Times Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, this spell is going to be much shorter and less intense than the one witnessed in early January, analysis of the available data suggests.
In contrast to the strong moisture-bearing cloud system that emanated from the Arabian Peninsula and Arabian Sea during the early January snowfall, this spell is likely to be caused by a western disturbance emanating through the Mediterranean-Caspian Sea corridor. It carries less moisture and the winds are likely to divert the system northwards of Kashmir, resulting in medium snowfall this time. Jammu plains including lower areas of district Udhampur, Jammu, Kathua, Reasi are likely to receive light to medium rainfall.
So, curious to know how much snow your area would receive? 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 detailed Ziraat Times Outlook:
- Central Kashmir valley plains, including Srinagar city, Zabarwan range, Dara-Harwan, Dachigam Park and Mahadev mountain areas are likely to witness snowfall between early Saturday and early Sunday. It is possible that some central Kashmir plains would first receive brief rainfall, followed by snow. These areas are likely to receive receive six inches to one foot 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 early Saturday and ending late Sunday, these South Kashmir areas are likely to receive between one foot to one-and-a-half-feet snowfall.
- North Kashmir areas of Baramulla, Rafiabad, Sopore, Bandipora, Lolab Valley, Razdan Pass, Gurez, Kupwara, Sadhna Pass are likely to receive 6 inches to 2 feet 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 early Saturday and Sunday. Total snowfall likely is six inches to one-and-half-feet.
- Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, upper Doda, Sinthan Top, Margan Top and Wadwan valley would receive snowfall between 1 to 2 feet.
- Banihal, upper parts of Ramban, upper Rajouri and Poonch would receive between 6 inches to one foot.
Late Sunday onwards weather will clear in most of J&K.
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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.