As winter tightens its grip on Himachal Pradesh, the state is preparing for another spell of changing weather. The Meteorological Department has issued an advisory indicating the possibility of light rain and snowfall in select mid and high-altitude regions on December 4 and 5. A weak western disturbance is expected to influence weather conditions on December 5, bringing minor precipitation to higher mountain belts.
While most parts of the state are expected to witness dry conditions until December 7, districts like Bilaspur may experience dense fog on December 2 and 3, potentially affecting visibility and morning travel. The onset of winter has already begun to reshape both the temperature pattern and daily life across the hill state.
On Monday, cloud cover dominated the skies in Kullu and Manali during early hours, though a slight rise in temperature was observed. Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 9.0°C, whereas Manali settled at 6.3°C. Despite these relatively moderate readings, winter has tightened its hold—minimum temperatures dropped below 10°C in as many as 26 towns across the state.
In higher reaches, icy conditions continue to trouble residents and commuters. Black ice formation on mountain roads has become a serious concern, making travel risky, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.
The coldest location in Himachal on Monday was Tabo in the Spiti Valley, where temperatures plunged to minus 5.2°C. Several other stations also recorded winter-like lows: Sundernagar at 5.6°C, Bhuntar at 4.9°C, Kalpa at 2.5°C, Dharamshala at 7.1°C, Solan at 3.8°C, Mandi at 4.6°C, Kangra at 7.2°C, and Karsog, Rekong Peo, Bharmaur, and Seobagh also reporting temperatures close to freezing levels.
In contrast, some lower regions such as Nahan (10.7°C), Paonta Sahib (10°C), and Neri (10°C) remained relatively warmer but still displayed a noticeable winter trend.
With temperatures dipping steadily and snow predictions returning for upper Himachal, authorities have urged residents and tourists to remain cautious, especially while driving on frost-prone stretches. The coming days are expected to mark a deeper transition into winter as cold waves strengthen and more weather disturbances set in.
The winter season in Himachal is now clearly underway, and the state braces for more cold mornings, foggy plains, and fresh layers of snow across the mountain peaks in the days ahead.
As winter tightens its grip on Himachal Pradesh, the state is preparing for another spell of changing weather. The Meteorological Department has issued an advisory indicating the possibility of light rain and snowfall in select mid and high-altitude regions on December 4 and 5. A weak western disturbance is expected to influence weather conditions on December 5, bringing minor precipitation to higher mountain belts.
While most parts of the state are expected to witness dry conditions until December 7, districts like Bilaspur may experience dense fog on December 2 and 3, potentially affecting visibility and morning travel. The onset of winter has already begun to reshape both the temperature pattern and daily life across the hill state.
On Monday, cloud cover dominated the skies in Kullu and Manali during early hours, though a slight rise in temperature was observed. Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 9.0°C, whereas Manali settled at 6.3°C. Despite these relatively moderate readings, winter has tightened its hold—minimum temperatures dropped below 10°C in as many as 26 towns across the state.
In higher reaches, icy conditions continue to trouble residents and commuters. Black ice formation on mountain roads has become a serious concern, making travel risky, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.
The coldest location in Himachal on Monday was Tabo in the Spiti Valley, where temperatures plunged to minus 5.2°C. Several other stations also recorded winter-like lows: Sundernagar at 5.6°C, Bhuntar at 4.9°C, Kalpa at 2.5°C, Dharamshala at 7.1°C, Solan at 3.8°C, Mandi at 4.6°C, Kangra at 7.2°C, and Karsog, Rekong Peo, Bharmaur, and Seobagh also reporting temperatures close to freezing levels.
In contrast, some lower regions such as Nahan (10.7°C), Paonta Sahib (10°C), and Neri (10°C) remained relatively warmer but still displayed a noticeable winter trend.
With temperatures dipping steadily and snow predictions returning for upper Himachal, authorities have urged residents and tourists to remain cautious, especially while driving on frost-prone stretches. The coming days are expected to mark a deeper transition into winter as cold waves strengthen and more weather disturbances set in.
The winter season in Himachal is now clearly underway, and the state braces for more cold mornings, foggy plains, and fresh layers of snow across the mountain peaks in the days ahead.
