Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Srinagar Records Season's Coldest Night as Temperatures Plummet in Jammu & Kashmir
It's getting really cold in Jammu and Kashmir as winter is arriving!
In Srinagar, the temperature dropped to its lowest point of the season, just a little bit above freezing.
Nearby mountain towns like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are even colder, with temperatures below zero!
This chill is happening because it recently snowed in the mountains, and the sky has been clear at night.
Clear skies at night let the heat escape from the ground, making it colder.
People are starting to wear their warm winter clothes, like thick coats and sweaters, and using a special pot filled with hot coals to stay warm.
This is a traditional way to keep cozy in Kashmir.
Experts expect it to get even colder over the next ten days.
The coldest part of winter, called 'Chillai Kalan,' where things like water taps can freeze, officially begins later in December.
Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season with a minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius.
Gulmarg and Pahalgam experienced sub-zero temperatures, with minimums of -2.6 and -3 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The drop in temperature is attributed to recent snowfall in the surrounding mountains and clear night skies.
Night temperatures are expected to decrease further over the next 10 days.
Residents are adopting traditional warming methods like 'Kangri' and wearing heavy woollens, such as 'Pheran', to cope with the cold.
- Who
- Residents of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu, and surrounding areas in Jammu and Kashmir.
- What
- Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season so far with a minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius. Hill stations Gulmarg and Pahalgam experienced sub-zero temperatures.
- When
- Friday (recent past), with expectations of further temperature drops over the next 10 days.
- Where
- Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu, and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Recent snowfall in the surrounding mountains and clear night skies are causing night temperatures to drop significantly.
Anticipation of Winter's Full Onset
Current Seasonal Conditions
Temperature Drop
Anticipation of Winter's Full Onset
Srinagar experienced its coldest night with a minimum of 0.2°C, while Gulmarg and Pahalgam saw sub-zero temperatures, signaling a significant cold spell.
Current Seasonal Conditions
While temperatures are dropping, the full impact of winter, like frozen water taps and partially frozen water bodies, is yet to come with the official 'Chillai Kalan' period starting later in December.
Impact on Daily Life
Anticipation of Winter's Full Onset
Residents are relying on traditional warming methods like 'Kangri' and wearing heavy woolens such as 'Pheran' to cope with the current chill.
Current Seasonal Conditions
The current conditions necessitate increased layers of clothing and traditional heating methods, but the extreme challenges like unfrozen water taps are characteristic of the more severe winter period ahead.
- Srinagar Minimum Temperature
- 0.2 degrees Celsius (Season's coldest so far)
- Gulmarg Minimum Temperature
- -2.6 degrees Celsius
- Pahalgam Minimum Temperature
- -3 degrees Celsius
- Jammu Minimum Temperature
- 11.6 degrees Celsius
- Katra Minimum Temperature
- 12.1 degrees Celsius
- Batote Minimum Temperature
- 6.1 degrees Celsius
- Banihal Minimum Temperature
- 8.8 degrees Celsius
- Bhaderwah Minimum Temperature
- 4.5 degrees Celsius
- Expected Weather Trend
- Clear night skies for the next 10 days, with further drop in night temperatures expected.
- Traditional Winter Practices
- Use of 'Kangri' (earthen pot with embers) and 'Pheran' (tweed overgarment).
Sources
Cold wave grips Himachal; Tabo records minus 5.5 degrees, Kalpa sees snowfall
Cold wave grips Himachal: Lahaul and Spiti records -5.5°C, snowfall in parts of Kinnaur
Delhi Records Season's Coldest Night So Far At 12.7 Degrees Celsius
J&K’s Srinagar records season’s coldest night so far at 0.2 degrees
