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

PMD forecasts dry weather across most parts of the country on November 2 and 3, while isolated areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan may receive light rain and snowfall.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast predominantly dry weather across the country on Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3, 2026, with isolated chances of light rain and snowfall in northern areas.

According to the PMD’s latest weather advisory issued on November 2, continental air is prevailing over most parts of Pakistan, while a shallow trough of a westerly wave is present over northern regions.

Islamabad and its surrounding areas are expected to experience dry weather on Monday, although cold conditions are likely at night. On Tuesday, the weather will remain dry, with cold conditions expected during the morning and night.

The PMD said most parts of the country would experience dry weather on both days. However, northern areas are likely to remain partly cloudy, with colder conditions during the night and morning.

Light rain and snowfall over the hills are also expected at isolated locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday and Tuesday.

During the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, while northern areas remained cold and partly cloudy. Rain was recorded at a few locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Mir Khani received the highest rainfall of 5mm, followed by Drosh and Kalam with 3mm and 2mm, respectively.

Leh recorded the lowest minimum temperature at minus 3°C, followed by Skardu at 0°C, Babusar at 1°C and Kalat at 3°C.