Himachal Pradesh is forecast to experience light rain and snowfall in its higher regions from December 31 to January 2, due to a fresh western disturbance. The Meteorological Department has also issued an orange alert for dense fog in specific districts on December 28 and 29. Following a dry spell, minimum temperatures are expected to rise initially before gradually falling. Maximum temperatures have increased, with Una being the warmest, while several areas remain near freezing point.