Winter is all set to make onset over the hilly region of North India, with an approaching Western Disturbance to give rain and snow.
While snowfall will be confined to the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, middle and lower levels will record scattered rains and thundershowers. Places such as Srinagar, Banihal, Kokernag, Shimla and Manali may witness rains and thundershowers.
According to Skymet Weather, the Western Disturbance is presently seen over Afghanistan and adjoining areas and is moving gradually in the northeast direction. It is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir by the evening of November 11.
In wake of this approaching system, minimum temperatures will increase across both the states after 24 hours. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures will drop significantly by the weekend, making the weather cold and chilly.
Not only the hilly region, the system will also impact the weather over the adjoining areas of North Punjab. However, it will only be in terms of temperatures.
Now as we proceed further, the frequency of Western Disturbance will also start increasing. These systems are responsible for the winter season over North India.
These systems after approaching the region usually stay for 1-2 days and give spells of rain and snow of varying intensity. The system is called Western Disturbance due to its movement from west to east.
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