Lateef Bhat

Srinagar, Feb, (KNS):  Metrological Department today said that under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance,  Scattered to  Widespread Light to Moderate rain/snow  very Likely in J&K during 2nd(Night) to 4th Forenoon.
 Plains of Jammu likely to experience thunderstorm, lightning &  Hail mainly on 3rd, it said.

There's very less chances of  heavy precipitation in plains of J&K but heavy snowfall especially on higher reaches of J&K can't be ruled out either especially on 3rd Feb, it added according to KNS correspondent.

The Metrological department said that weather disturbance could lead to Temporary Closure of Srinagar-Jmu National Highway,  Land/Mud Slide on Srinagar-Jmu National highway, Delay/Disruption  in Flight Operation on 3rd Feb at Srinagar Airport due to snowfall leading to poor visibility and Slippery Road conditions due to snowfall & Low temperature mainly during morning hours.

Regarding the temperature, it said that 
due to approaching Western disturbance,  there will be increase in cloud cover over both UTs. As a result, there will be rise in Min.Temp.(Night) by 2-3deg. & fall day temp.(Max.) by 4-5deg. (Warmer Nights & Colder Days) from tonight till 4th Feb.(KNS)