Uttarakhand’s weather department has issued a detailed bulletin signaling an imminent change after two days of calm. Through January 19-20, the state enjoys dry weather with pleasant daylight hours in mountains and valleys alike. Expect crisp sunshine, though biting cold lingers at dawn and dusk.
From January 21 to 24, focus shifts to the hills. Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh face light rain on the 21st, with snowflakes dusting peaks over 3,400 meters. Temperatures plummet, amplifying winter’s grip.
January 22 mirrors this with scattered light showers and snow above 3,200 meters in those districts. Escalation hits on the 23rd: moderate rain-snow events in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh’s higher reaches above 3,000 meters, plus spotty precipitation elsewhere in hills and plains.
January 24 sustains the activity, potentially affecting travel routes like highways to high passes. Dense fog in lowlands may cause disruptions, with visibility dropping sharply. Meteorologists attribute this to an incoming western disturbance, advising adventure seekers to check updates. Emergency services are on standby, and residents should stock essentials amid the forecast chill.