Islamabad, January 25, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert warning that heavy snowfall could trigger road blockages and hazardous travel conditions across multiple regions of Pakistan from January 26 to January 27.
According to PMD, the expected snowfall may lead to road closures, slippery highways, and reduced visibility, particularly in mountainous and northern areas. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to remain cautious during the forecast period.
❄️ Areas Likely to Face Road Closures
Heavy snowfall is expected to impact the following regions:
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore, Hunza, Skardu
• Punjab: Murree, Galliyat
• Azad Kashmir: Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli
• Balochistan: Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noshki, Harnai, Zhob
PMD has also warned of a high risk of landslides and avalanches in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
⚠️ Travel Advisory for Tourists
Tourists are strongly advised to:
• Avoid unnecessary travel during the snowfall period
• Monitor official weather updates
• Keep emergency supplies if travel is unavoidable
🌦️ Synoptic Situation
A western weather system is expected to enter southwestern Balochistan tonight and gradually spread to western and upper parts of the country by Monday.
🌤️ Weather Outlook
Sunday:
Cold and dry conditions will prevail across most regions. Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan will remain very cold and partly cloudy. Rain and snowfall are likely in southwestern Balochistan.
Monday:
Cloudy weather with intermittent rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and upper Punjab. Moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in hilly areas, while rain may extend to south Punjab and upper Sindh.
🌡️ Past 24-Hour Temperature Lows
• Leh: -14°C
• Astore, Kalam, Nathia Gali: -09°C
• Parachinar, Kalat: -08°C
• Gupis: -07°C
• Malam Jabba: -06°C
• Skardu, Quetta: -05°C
📌 Stay tuned for further updates as weather conditions may evolve rapidly over the next 48 hours.