IMD Forecasts Rain, Snow in Uttarakhand Hills From November 10-15
The India Meteorological Department says an active western disturbance will bring rain and snowfall to Uttarakhand's higher reaches between November 10 and 15.
Current Summary
According to the India Meteorological Department, an active western disturbance is bringing rain and snowfall to Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand this week. The IMD's November 12 bulletin forecasts very light to light rain at isolated places in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, with snowfall possible at altitudes of 3,200 metres and above. No weather warning has been issued for Thursday. The remaining districts, including the plains, are expected to remain dry with no significant weather activity. In Dehradun, skies are expected to stay mainly clear in the morning with partly cloudy conditions developing by afternoon and evening; the maximum temperature is forecast near 28°C and the minimum near 13°C. Heavier rain, hailstorm activity and thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 60 kmph are expected mainly over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh this week.
What We Know
- IMD has forecast rain and snowfall for Uttarakhand between November 10 and 15 due to an active western disturbance.
- Nights are expected to turn cooler across the region as winter sets in.
- IMD's November 10 bulletin specifies isolated to scattered rainfall over Uttarakhand on November 12-13.
- IMD's November 11 bulletin extends the Uttarakhand rain forecast window to include November 14.
- Heavier rain, hailstorm activity and gusty winds up to 60 kmph are concentrated over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, not Uttarakhand.
- IMD's November 12 bulletin: light rain at isolated places in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts
- Snowfall possible above 3,200 metres
- No weather warning issued for Thursday
- Dehradun forecast: mainly clear morning, partly cloudy later, high near 28°C, low near 13°C
What Is Still Unclear
- District-specific rainfall or snowfall amounts for Uttarakhand.
- Whether any weather alert or advisory level has been issued specifically for the state.
What Changed
- 12 Nov, 04:01 amIMD's November 12 bulletin specifies light to very light rain at isolated places in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, with snowfall possible above 3,200 metres. No weather warning has been issued. Remaining districts, including the plains, are expected to stay dry. Dehradun is forecast to be mainly clear in the morning, partly cloudy later, with a high near 28°C and a low near 13°C.
- 12 Nov, 02:20 amThe IMD's November 11 bulletin now says Uttarakhand may see isolated to scattered rainfall through November 14, one day longer than previously forecast. Heavier rain, hail and thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 60 kmph remain concentrated over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, not Uttarakhand.
- 11 Nov, 02:20 amThe IMD's latest bulletin specifies that isolated to scattered rain is likely over Uttarakhand specifically on November 12 and 13, as part of a broader western disturbance affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab through November 16. The department said no significant weather is expected over west and central India this week, with heavy rain/snow confined mainly to Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmir Valley.
- 10 Nov, 11:11 amSignal detected: IMD Forecasts Rain, Snow in Uttarakhand Hills From November 10-15