Srinagar: Light snowfall occurred in Kashmir and rain in Jammu division on Thursday as the night temperatures rose further due to cloud cover in J-K and Ladakh, reported news agency IANS.
An official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that an average of 6 to 8 inches of snow accumulated on ground in Gulmarg and Pahalgam while 3 to 4 inches accumulated in the plains of the Valley during the last 24 hours.
“Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rain/snow during February 2 and 4 with main activity on 3rd with possibility of isolated heavy rain/snow mainly in South Kashmir and Jammu region.
“Light rain/snow is also most likely at scattered places during February 6 and 7. Some places in Jammu region may receive thunderstorm/hailstorm on February 3rd.
“Overall, weather likely to remain (erratic) partly to generally cloudy with occasional light snowfall at scattered places till February 8,” an IMD statement said.