Weather Update: Fresh Western Disturbance Active; Snow in Hills, Cold to Intensify in Plains

Published on: 08 Feb 2026 at 06:57 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Weather Update: Fresh Western Disturbance Active; Snow in Hills, Cold to Intensify in Plains

New Delhi/Ranchi, February 8, 2026
Weather patterns are shifting rapidly across several states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns a new Western Disturbance activates tonight (Sunday), impacting conditions for the next three days.

Snowfall Warning in Hill States

From February 9-11, expect:

Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh: Light to moderate rain, fresh snowfall
Uttarakhand: Dense fog likely in several areas

Impact: Hill snowfall will trigger cold winds sweeping plains, potentially dropping temperatures further.

Jharkhand’s Sudden Chill Returns

Most surprising shift in Jharkhand after recent warmth:

Ranchi: Minimum plunged to 6.2°C
Dense Fog Chaos: Morning visibility severely reduced, disrupting traffic

Rajasthan & Plains Update

Rajasthan: Dry weather for next 3-4 days. Sikar’s Fatehpur hit 5.9°C minimum; Barmer daytime max 32.6°C
Uttar Pradesh: Morning dense fog persists across many areas

Will Cold Worsen Again?

Meteorologists predict Himalayan activity from February 9 will lower nighttime temperatures in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. Cold winds will make mornings and nights feel winter-like once more.