Islamabad, January 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted snowfall over hilly areas in various regions of the country on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
According to the PMD, rain accompanied by snowfall is anticipated in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. Moderate to dense fog is also likely to persist in most plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh, particularly during the early morning and nighttime hours.
The synoptic analysis indicates that a frontal weather system is currently present over the upper regions of the country and is expected to persist until the morning of January 6, 2025.
For Friday, January 3, 2025, the PMD reported similar weather patterns with rain and snowfall in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and nearby mountainous areas. Foggy conditions continued to impact visibility in plain regions of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh.
Past 24-Hour Weather Recap
Rain accompanied by snowfall over mountains was reported in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. The rest of the country experienced cold and partly cloudy weather, with moderate to dense fog prevailing in Punjab and upper Sindh.
Rainfall and Snowfall Statistics
• Rainfall (mm):
o Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chitral 22, Kalam 20, Drosh 17, Pattan 16, Mir Khani 15, Dir (Upper) 14, Saidu Sharif 02, Malam Jabba 01.
o Balochistan: Dalbandin 18, Kalat 01.
o Gilgit-Baltistan: Gopis 13, Astore 01.
o Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (Airport 02, City 01).
• Snowfall (inches):
o Kalam 14, Chitral 7, Gopis 7, Astore 1, Skardu 0.8, Malam Jabba 0.5.
Lowest Temperatures Recorded Today (°C):
• Gupis -08, Leh, Parachinar -04, Mirkhani, Hunza -03, Skardu -02.
Residents are advised to prepare for cold weather and limited visibility due to fog, especially in the plains. Travelers to hilly regions are urged to exercise caution and stay updated on weather conditions.