*J&K Braces for Snow, Rain from 17th (Late Night) to 21st February*
Srinagar, Feb 14 : Jammu and Kashmir readies itself for a spell of snow and rain from the late night of February 17th through February 21st.
The Meteorological Department official informed news agency Kashmir Scroll that a couple of moderate to intense western disturbances most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from 17th afternoon onwards.
The official said under the influence of above weather Systems, an extended wet spell from 17th February (night) onwards till 21st February (Afternoon) most likely over J&K and adjoining areas.
For Kashmir Division:
He said on 17th February, weather will remain partly to generally cloudy with possibility of light snow at isolated higher reaches towards late night.
On 18th February, weather will remain generally cloudy with possibility of light to moderate Rain/Snow at many places.
From 19-20th February, there is possibility of light to moderate Rain/Snow at most places (Plains & Lower reaches) with possibility of heavy snowfall over middle & higher reaches of Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Badgam, Shopian and Kulgam dist. during 19th late afternoon/evening to 20th late night.
On 21st February, there is possibility of light to moderate snow at many places till afternoon/late afternoon and gradual improvement thereafter.
For Jammu Division:
He said on 18th February, there is possibility of light rain/snow at many places.
From 19th-20th February, there is possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in plains of Jammu Division with light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches with heavy snowfall over isolated higher reaches of Ramban, Poonch, Doda and Kishtwar.
On 21st February, he said light to moderate Snow/rain/thunder/lightning over many places till late afternoon/evening and gradual improvement thereafter.
The system, he said may lead to temporary closure of roads of higher reaches and important passes like Sinthan pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna & Razdan pass, Zojila etc.
He advised travellers to plan accordingly. He also advised farmers to withheld irrigation and fertilizer application & drain out excess water from orchards and fields during the above period.
Significant drop in day temperature is expected during the above period, he said.
