{"id":8657,"date":"2026-01-02T18:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T18:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=8657"},"modified":"2026-01-02T18:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T18:55:23","slug":"weather-to-remain-dry-for-3-days-fog-to-become-dense-in-jammu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/02\/weather-to-remain-dry-for-3-days-fog-to-become-dense-in-jammu\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather to remain dry for 3 days; fog to become dense in Jammu"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>No major activity expected till Jan 15<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeble WD may affect region btw on Jan 5, 6<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Srinagar, Jan 02: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather from January 3 to 5, with partly cloudy skies expected between January 7 and 15.<\/p>\n<p>According to the details available with the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO) dense to very dense fog is likely at a few places over the plains of the Jammu division during the next three days.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Meteorological Centre in Srinagar stated that daytime maximum temperatures across the Kashmir division remained below normal on Friday, while night temperatures were close to seasonal averages.<\/p>\n<p>Srinagar recorded a maximum of 0.1\u00b0C against a normal of 7.7\u00b0C and a minimum of -2.4\u00b0C, indicating a departure of 2.5\u00b0C below normal. Pahalgam recorded a low of -6.2\u00b0C, while Gulmarg experienced -7.0\u00b0C overnight, with snow depth at 5 cm, reflecting lingering winter conditions in higher altitudes.<\/p>\n<p>In the Jammu division, Jammu city reported a maximum of 6.0\u00b0C and a minimum of 7.2\u00b0C, slightly below seasonal norms. Bani, Batote, Katra, and Kathua reported minimum temperatures ranging between -3.0\u00b0C and 6.1\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>The department also said that areas like Banihal, Batote, and Bhaderwah experienced sub-zero night temperatures due to clear skies and calm conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Weather forecasts indicate that January 6 may bring generally cloudy conditions, with light snow possible over isolated higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>However, plains and lower elevations are expected to remain dry, with no significant precipitation predicted.<\/p>\n<p>The department advised residents, especially in Jammu plains, to exercise caution while commuting due to dense fog conditions, which could reduce visibility and impact travel.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, said that minimum temperatures have remained on the higher side for several days, with overnight cloudiness leading to a slight rise in readings across all stations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Looking ahead, no major weather system is expected till January 15, though a feeble WD may affect the region between January 5 and 6, bringing cloudy conditions and light snowfall in isolated higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p>The overall weather is likely to remain dry, with a slight increase in cold but low chances of any significant temperature drop, he said. 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