A private weather forecaster has predicted light snowfall, saying that a weak Western Disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir on October 23.
Faizan Arif, a private weather forecaster, as per INS has said a weak Western Disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from the evening of October 23rd through October 24th.
“This system may bring light snowfall to the higher elevations of North Kashmir, Ganderbal, and Anantnag districts. Snowfall is also likely at Phase 2 in Gulmarg and Zojila Pass in Sonamarg,” he said.
In the plains, the weather is expected to remain largely dry, though a brief spell of rain in some areas cannot be ruled out, Faizan said, adding that there is also a possibility of gusty winds.
Nothing significant is expected in Jammu region. In Ladakh, there is also a chance of light snowfall in a few spots, especially in Kargil district, he said.
