Mercury dips in Uttarakhand; rain & snow forecast in coming days
This time tourists visiting Uttarakhand may get a chance to enjoy bright sunshine after snowfall along with snow-laden mountains around New Year.
The Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the state from December 27 to 29. But after December 29, the weather is expected to remain clear. After 29th it will be sunny and tourists can enjoy the sunshine amidst the snow. According to the forecast issued by Dehradun, a yellow alert of cold wave continues. The cold weather will persist and frost will create problems in the hilly areas.
The weather will worsen once again on 24th and there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall at isolated places in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar and Nainital. The weather is expected to remain clear on 25th. From December 27, the effect of Western Disturbance will be seen in entire Uttarakhand. Due to this, there maybe heavy rain and heavy snowfall in the state for three days.
Director of Meteorological Center Bikram Singh said that Western Disturbance is becoming active in the state. Because of this, there will be weather change between December 27 and 29. While rain will be seen in some areas of the state on 27th, there will be good snowfall in the hilly areas. The rain will continue on December 28 and most parts of the state will receive rain. There is also a possibility of heavy snowfall in areas higher than three thousand meters on 28th December. The weather will give some relief on 29th but light to moderate rain and snow may occur at some places. The weather will open on 30th and the sky is expected to remain clear.
