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.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

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)