New Year will commence with a series of Western disturbances approaching Western Himalayas. First Western disturbance which will be feeble in nature, may approach Jammu Kashmir by tonight. Its impact will continue until January 3rd and light rain and snow with few moderate spells are possible over Gilgit Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and upper reaches of Uttarakhand.
The next Western disturbance which will be stronger will start impacting Jammu Kashmir and adjoining areas by January 4th. This Western disturbance will give moderate to heavy rain and snow over Western Himalayas until January 7. This may be one of the strongest Western disturbances in recent times which may dump widespread snowfall over hilly destination.
Tourist can visit hilly destinations of Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. However, there is a word of caution, heavy rain and snow sometimes leads to traffic jam and blocking of roads, therefore, be prepared for this type of eventualities.
