Pakistan weather forecast: Light rain, snowfall expected in northern areas

PMD forecasts mostly dry weather across Pakistan, with isolated rain and snowfall expected in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and Balochistan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mostly dry weather across the country over the next two days, with chances of isolated light rain and snowfall in northern and north-eastern regions.

According to the PMD’s forecast issued on November 5, 2026, a westerly wave is affecting the upper parts of Pakistan and is likely to persist until Friday morning.

On Thursday, partly cloudy weather with chances of light rain is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and north-eastern Balochistan. Light snowfall is also possible over mountainous areas.

For Islamabad and surrounding areas, dry and partly cloudy weather is expected, although drizzle may occur during the daytime.

On Friday, most parts of the country will experience dry weather. However, isolated areas of north-eastern Balochistan may receive light rain, with snowfall possible over the mountains.

During the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of Pakistan, while northern areas experienced cold and partly cloudy conditions.

The PMD reported light rainfall in Khuzdar (2mm), Quetta (1mm), Chitral (1mm), Dera Ismail Khan (1mm), Layyah (1mm) and D.I. Khan Airport (1mm).

Leh recorded the lowest minimum temperature at minus 4°C, while Skardu recorded 2°C.

The department advised that cold conditions would continue in northern areas.