MeT forecasts heavy snow in Kashmir: ‘May disrupt air and surface traffic’

Weatherman on Friday said that “heavy snow” was expected at some place in Jammu and Kashmir during 5 to 6 January and that it may affect road and aerial transportation.

“As per today’s analysis, widespread snow/rain spell of moderate intensity is most likely during 4-6th January in both J&K and Ladakh with main activity on 5-6th,” a meteorological department official said in a statement.

“Heavy Snow is expected at some places during 5-6th,” he said, adding, “(It) may affect the surface and air transportation.” He said light snow is expected over higher reaches of Kashmir during January 2nd-3rd. “Expect colder days and warmer nights from January 2nd onwards,” he added.