Snow and rain hit J&K as winter chill returns

Snowfall has been reported in higher reaches of the region, with fresh snow expected to bring the season's first substantial cover in several areas.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Approved by Sandeep Gupta13 Nov 2026, 3:34 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Snowfall reported in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez, Zojila, and Drass
2Rainfall occurred in Srinagar, Pahalgam, Qazigund, and Jammu
3Mughal Road closed due to snowfall near Peer Ki Gali
4Srinagar-Leh highway traffic suspended due to snow at Zojila
5Snowfall may mark the season's first substantial cover in Doodhpathri, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg

Winter has returned to Jammu and Kashmir, bringing fresh snowfall at high elevations and rainfall across the plains.

Snowfall has fallen in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez, Zojila and Drass while rain fell over Srinagar, Pahalgam, Qazigund and Jammu.

Mughal Road is closed near Peer Ki Gali because of snow and slippery conditions. Traffic on the Srinagar-Leh highway has been suspended after fresh snowfall at Zojila. A landslide blocked traffic on the Uri-Baramulla National Highway at Rajanwani.

Daytime temperatures in J&K are expected to drop 6–8°C. Snowfall may reach Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal; moderate to heavy snow is expected in south Kashmir mountains and the Pir Panjal range.

One to two feet of accumulation could build up at some spots. Light snowfall or mixed precipitation will occur in Shopian, Kulgam, Kupwara and Bandipora.

Poonch and adjoining areas are likely to receive moderate to heavy rain.

What this means for Indian travellers

Travellers planning to visit J&K should check road conditions and weather forecasts before heading out, as snowfall and landslides may disrupt travel in certain areas.

Sources

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and read and approved for publication by Sandeep Gupta on 13 Nov 2026; the figures come from the reports listed above. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.