Islamabad, February 8, 2025 – Punjab is likely to experience cold and cloudy weather on Sunday, February 9, 2025, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The PMD forecasts mainly cold and partly cloudy weather in most districts of Punjab, while Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas may receive light rain or snowfall during the night. The weather will remain cold and dry in central and southern Punjab, with temperatures dropping significantly in the early morning and late-night hours.
On Saturday night, February 8, 2025, cold and partly cloudy conditions will persist across Punjab, with very cold weather expected in hilly areas such as Murree and Galiyat.
Weather Overview Across Punjab
The PMD predicts that upper Punjab, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Sialkot, will experience cold and partly cloudy weather. There is a slight chance of drizzle in some areas, particularly in the northern districts. In central Punjab, including Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Multan, cold and dry conditions will dominate, with temperatures remaining lower than the seasonal average. Meanwhile, southern Punjab, including Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan, will experience dry and slightly warmer daytime temperatures but colder nights.
Hilly areas of Punjab, particularly Murree and its surroundings, are expected to have freezing temperatures, with the possibility of light snowfall late at night. Tourists traveling to these areas are advised to take precautions due to possible slippery roads and fog in the early morning hours.
National Weather Overview
According to the PMD, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country, keeping the weather dry and cold. A shallow westerly wave is expected to enter western and upper regions of Pakistan from Sunday, potentially bringing light precipitation to northern areas.
Saturday Forecast
• Mainly cold weather is expected in most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in upper areas.
• Northern Balochistan is likely to remain partly cloudy.
Sunday Forecast
• Punjab will experience cold and partly cloudy weather in most regions.
• Cloudy conditions with chances of light rain or snowfall are expected at isolated places in northwestern Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Past 24-Hour Weather Conditions
Cold and dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, with very cold temperatures recorded in hilly areas. Punjab experienced chilly mornings and evenings, while temperatures remained moderate during the day.
Recorded Lowest Minimum Temperatures (°C) Today:
• Leh: -12°C
• Skardu, Astore, Gupis: -06°C
• Kalam: -05°C
• Hunza: -04°C
• Bagrote, Gilgit: -03°C
As winter conditions persist, residents of Punjab are advised to dress warmly and take necessary precautions, especially in northern districts where temperatures may drop further.