Light snowfall was recorded on the high peaks of Kullu and the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti on Thursday, amid a change in Himachal Pradesh’s weather. Snow flurries fell over Rohtang Pass, the Great Himalayan National Park and the hills of Pin Parvati. Tourists at Rohtang were seen enjoying the snow.
Thunderstorm alerts
A yellow alert for thunder and lightning has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts on November 13. On November 14, thunder and lightning are forecast in Chamba and Kangra. No special warning has been issued for any district for November 15 and 16. From November 16, weather is likely to remain dry across most parts of the state.
Forecast and temperature trend
According to the Meteorological Centre Shimla, light to moderate rain is possible at some places until November 15, with snowfall in high-altitude areas. Over the next three to four days, minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius and maximum temperatures by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius.
Minimum temperatures recorded on Wednesday night
Kukumseri was the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum of minus 2.1°C. Other readings were:
| Place | Minimum temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| Tabo | 0.1 |
| Keylong | 0.6 |
| Kalpa | 3.2 |
| Manali | 6.0 |
| Solan | 7.2 |
| Mandi | 8.4 |
| Chamba | 9.6 |
| Bilaspur | 10.0 |
| Shimla | 10.5 |
| Una | 10.6 |
| Dharamshala | 11.4 |
| Kangra | 11.6 |
| Nahan | 11.8 |
| Paonta Sahib | 18.0 |
