Minimum temperatures across most of Kashmir have fallen below freezing point, with Srinagar recording minus 1.5 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg at minus 6.5 degrees Celsius. This cold snap occurs during 'Chilla-e-Kalan', the 40-day period of extreme cold. Despite the season's typical high snowfall chances, the valley plains have not yet received snow. Light rain or snow is forecast for higher reaches on January 5-6, with dry weather expected until January 4.