Published on: 17 Jan 2026 at 10:22 AM

Weather Update: Snowfall in Himachal Hills, Rain Likely in Punjab

Published by: Gill Bikram

Weather Update: Snowfall in Himachal Hills, Rain Likely in Punjab

Weather patterns have shifted in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. While high areas of Himachal are seeing snowfall, forecasts predict rain in Punjab over the coming days.

Himachal Pradesh: Yellow Alert for Snowfall

Snowfall: Light snow fell Friday night in high areas of Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Kangra, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti.

Cold Wave: Warnings are in place for Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Mandi districts. Temperatures have dropped below 3°C in 13 cities across the state.

Current Temperatures: Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti recorded -5.2°C, and Kukumsari hit -3.8°C.

Next 6 Days: The worst weather is expected on January 20 and 22 due to western disturbances.

Punjab: Fog and Rain Prospects

Dense Fog Alert: Today, dense fog is likely in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib. Daytime sunshine may provide some relief from the chill.

Rain Warning: Light rain is expected in Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar on January 18 and 19.

Heavy Rain: Heavy rainfall is forecasted for the state on January 23 and 24.