Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Himachal Pradesh and J&K Experience Diverse Winter Weather
Himachal Pradesh is having a very dry winter this December with no rain or snow, which is unusual.
The Shimla Winter Carnival is using fake snow made of cotton to attract tourists.
The weather is expected to stay dry and clear.
In contrast, Jammu and Kashmir experienced below-zero temperatures and snowfall in Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
The snowfall has raised hopes for the tourism industry and brought relief from a long dry spell.
The minimum temperature in Gulmarg was -4.2°C, and in Pahalgam, it was -2.2°C.
The dry weather is expected to continue till the end of December.
Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a 100% rainfall deficit in December, the driest on record.
The Shimla Winter Carnival is using cotton snow due to the lack of natural snowfall.
Popular tourist destinations like Shimla and Manali remain snowless.
The state's lowest temperature was recorded at -3.1°C in Lahaul Spiti.
Clear skies and dry weather are expected to continue through the week in Himachal Pradesh.
- Who
- Residents and tourists in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Unusually dry winter with no snowfall in Himachal Pradesh; below-zero temperatures and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- December 2023
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- Due to global climate change and unpredictable weather patterns
- Location 1
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Location 2
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Rainfall Deficit (Himachal Pradesh)
- 100%
- Event (Himachal Pradesh)
- Shimla Winter Carnival
- Event Dates (Himachal Pradesh)
- December 24 to December 31
- Lowest Temperature (Himachal Pradesh)
- -3.1°C in Lahaul Spiti
- Lowest Temperature (J&K)
- -4.2°C in Gulmarg
- Weather Forecast (Himachal Pradesh)
- Clear skies and dry weather
- Weather Forecast (J&K)
- Dry weather till December 31
