Uttarakhand weather watchers note a temporary calm before the storm, with dry patterns holding January 19-20. Sunshine graces hills and plains, but sub-zero feels at night underscore winter’s persistence.
Post-20th, precipitation dominates headlines. January 21 brings light rain to select pockets in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh, plus snow in elevations exceeding 3,400 meters—perfect for snow lovers, challenging for travelers.
Patterns evolve: light events above 3,200 meters on the 22nd. January 23 marks a surge, moderate rain-snow in key districts over 3,000 meters, with outliers in remaining hills and lowlands. The 24th echoes this, broadening impacts.
Foggy plains compound issues, slashing morning visibilities and dipping mercury. Experts link it to a potent western disturbance, urging vigilance. High-altitude dwellers secure livestock; urbanites brace for traffic snarls. This forecast revival paints Uttarakhand’s diverse microclimates, from snowy peaks to misty valleys, reminding all of nature’s unpredictability in the Himalayas.