Srinagar, Dec 1: Two seemingly large cloud systems – one a western disturbance and another a southerly cloud system – are likely to pass over J&K starting from Thursday until Sunday.
So, will these systems result in snowfall and rains in Kashmir and Jammu over the weekend?
Based on the analysis of multiple data by Ziraat Times related to the extent of cloud cover, cloud density, wind speed and direction probabilities, humidity and temperature differentials, here is the detailed weather outlook for Kashmir and Jammu region for the coming weekend:
Sunday forenoon and afternoon occasional rainfall and snowfall would occur across parts of South Kashmir and Chenab valley areas, including Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts, particularly Verinag, Pahalgam, Kulgam, Damhal Hanjipora, Kapran, Shopian, Pir ki Gali, Bafliaz areas.
North Kashmir areas of Baramulla, Rafiabad, Sopore, Bandipora, Lolab Valley, Razdan Pass, Gurez, Kupwara, Sadhna Pass are likely to receive rainfall and snowfall ranging between 2-6 inches.
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 receive between one inch to 8 inches of snow.
Pirpanjal mountain range and karewa areas in Budgam, Pulwama, Baramulla districts along the range from Yusmarg, Gulmarg and Kandi Baramulla would receive 4 inches to 8 inches of snowfall.
Central Kashmir valley plains, including Srinagar city, Zabarwan range, Dara-Harwan, Dachigam Park and Mahadev mountain areas, Ganderbal, Kangan, Sindh valley and Sonamarg are likely to receive rainfall and 2 inches to 10 inches of snowfall.
Upper Bhaderwah, Upper Kishtwar, upper Doda, Sinthan Top, Margan Top and Wadwan valley would receive snowfall between 6 inches to one feet.
Banihal, upper parts of Ramban, upper Rajouri and Poonch would receive rainfall and light snowfall ranging between 4-8 inches.
Early Monday onwards weather will clear up across Kashmir and Jammu regions.
Note: Ziraat Times issues weather forecast/advisories in the interest of farmers and general public based on the analysis of multiple weather data, including dynamic and ultraviolet satellite imagery, cloud movement models, supercomputer-generated direction and wind speeds associated with the westerly jet, temperature variations within Jammu & Kashmir, sub-regions and neighbouring regions, past weather data and patterns. While maximum care is taken in generating this information, and most times our forecasts are accurate; due to the rapidly-changing nature of winds, humidity and local cloud formation, at times, the forecast might not go as anticipated. We advise discretion in using this information.
