Avalanche Warning: Low-danger alert issued for Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch, and Ramban districts.
Snowfall Status: Higher reaches received moderate to heavy snowfall earlier this week; isolated light snow is predicted.
Temperature: Srinagar is seeing milder days (around 10-12°C in reality, though historical models say higher) but freezing nights; Gulmarg stays sub-zero.
Forecast: Mainly dry weather for the next few days; a weak Western Disturbance may bring light precipitation to isolated spots.
Advisory: Residents in avalanche-prone areas above 2,800 meters are advised to stay cautious.
Jammu & Kashmir Weather Update: Avalanche Warning for 5 Districts, Heavy Snow in Higher Reaches
Jammu & Kashmir is under a low-danger avalanche warning for five districts following recent heavy snowfall. While dry and cold weather prevails in the plains with temperatures hovering around 23°C (historical trend) to sub-zero in the mountains, higher reaches remain vulnerable.
Summary
The winter landscape of Jammu & Kashmir has become hazardous in high-altitude areas due to accumulated snow, prompting authorities to issue a formal avalanche warning today, December 24, 2025. While the plains are experiencing a mix of cold and dry conditions, the upper reaches have received significant snowfall recently, destabilizing the snowpack in certain districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local disaster management authorities are closely monitoring the situation as temperatures continue to plummet in the valley.
Avalanche Warning Issued in J&K
A low-danger avalanche warning has been issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) for five specific districts.
Affected Districts: Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch, and Ramban.
Danger Zone: The warning is effective for areas located above 2,800 meters above sea level.
Advisory: People living in or traveling to these high-altitude zones are strictly advised to avoid venturing onto steep slopes for the next 24 hours. The warning comes in the wake of moderate to heavy snowfall that occurred earlier this week, increasing the risk of snow slides.
Weather Forecast and Temperature
The general weather outlook for J&K remains cold with sub-zero nights.
Current Conditions: Most of the valley is seeing dry weather today. Gulmarg, a key ski destination, is witnessing freezing conditions with minimum temperatures dropping to -8°C and maximums struggling to cross freezing point.
Srinagar & Plains: The capital city and surrounding plains are experiencing foggy mornings and cold days. While historical data suggests milder December days, current real-time trends indicate maximum temperatures around 10-12°C and minimums dipping below -2°C.
Upcoming Trend: The IMD forecasts mainly dry weather for the next 3-4 days. However, a fresh but weak Western Disturbance is likely to approach by the weekend, which could bring light snowfall to isolated higher reaches, further impacting the avalanche-prone zones.
The prevailing weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir demand extra caution from residents and tourists, especially in avalanche-prone high-altitude areas above 2,800 meters where a low-danger alert is in force. With freezing temperatures in Gulmarg, sub-zero nights in Srinagar, and fresh snowfall expected in isolated higher reaches under an approaching Western Disturbance, people are advised to avoid steep slopes, follow local advisories, and stay updated with official weather bulletins to ensure their safety during this active winter phase.
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