Gulmarg: The popular ski resort of Gulmarg witnessed the season’s first snowfall during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, as Affarwat and Sunshine Peaks were blanketed in white, drawing excitement from tourists and locals alike.
The early October snowfall transformed the landscape into a picturesque winter scene, much to the delight of visitors who described the sight as breathtaking.Tourists said they felt lucky to witness snowfall so early in the season. “It’s magical to see Gulmarg peaks covered in snow in October itself. We didn’t expect this surprise,” said one visitor, capturing photographs against the snow-capped backdrop.
A major weather system is set to impact Jammu and Kashmir later this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rain and snowfall due to an incoming Western Disturbance. The advisory, issued by the IMD’s Srinagar office, covers the period from October 4 to 7, with the most intense weather expected from the night of October 5 through the morning of October 7.
