Srinagar, Dec 27: After a relatively long dry spell in Kashmir valley plains, some snowfall is likely in the mountains and plains of Jammu & Kashmir this Thursday and Friday.
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 regions for the coming Thursday and Friday:
The Southern parts of Kashmir valley in Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts, from Verinag, Pahalgam, Kulgam, Damhal Hanjipora, Kapran, Shopian, Pir ki Gali, Bafliaz, Verinag areas would receive rainfall and snowfall starting Thursday afternoon. Snowfall would start late evening and continue for the night in most parts of South Kashmir. The total snowfall expected on Thursday and Friday in South Kashmir areas may range between 2 inches to 1.5 feet.
Pirpanjal mountain range and karewa areas in Budgam, Pulwama, Baramulla districts along the range from Yusmarg, Gulmarg and Kandi Baramulla is likely to receive between 4 inches and 1 feet 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 are likely to receive snowfall between 6 inches to 1.5 feet.
Banihal, upper parts of Ramban, upper Rajouri and Poonch are likely to receive rainfall and light snowfall ranging between 4-6 inches.
Saturday onwards weather would 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.
