Dehradun is bracing for a weather shift as clear skies give way to precipitation in the coming days. The Meteorological Centre here predicts dry conditions across Uttarakhand for January 19 and 20, with sunshine likely in both hilly and plain areas. However, mornings and evenings will remain chilly, keeping residents bundled up.
Starting January 21, the forecast turns active, particularly in mountainous districts. Light rain is expected in parts of Utttar Kashi, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh, accompanied by snowfall in higher elevations above 3,400 meters. This change could intensify the cold wave, making travel in upper reaches tricky.
On January 22, similar patterns persist with very light to light rain and snow in the same districts above 3,200 meters. By January 23, conditions escalate to light to moderate rain and snowfall across multiple locations in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh above 3,000 meters. Isolated showers might even touch lower hilly and plain areas.
The trend continues on January 24, with moderate precipitation likely disrupting normal life in high-altitude zones. Plains could see foggy mornings, dropping temperatures further and reducing visibility. Authorities urge caution for tourists and locals planning hill trips, emphasizing preparedness for sudden weather flips. Farmers in the plains should monitor fog alerts for agricultural impacts. This western disturbance promises a refreshing but challenging end to the week.
