Western Disturbances Forecasted to Bring Snowfall and Rain Across Northern India in Late January

The India Meteorological Department has forecasted a series of Western Disturbances bringing snowfall and rain to northern India from January 18 to 28, 2026. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to experience light to heavy snowfall, particularly around January 22-23, with impacts on transport and tourism. Cold wave conditions will persist in Himachal Pradesh, while the Tricity region may see rain and thunderstorms starting January 21. These weather events follow a dry winter with significant snowfall deficits in the Himalayas.