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Kukumseri shivers at minus 0.5°C, light snow forecast
The Story in Brief
Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti recorded a minimum temperature of minus 0.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday (24 October 2026), signalling early winter in Himachal Pradesh’s high hills. Keylong registered 0.1 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department forecast light rain or snowfall at isolated places in the state on Saturday and Sunday.
The higher hills of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba and upper parts of Kullu and Mandi may receive light snowfall, while isolated rain is likely in the middle and lower hills. No rainfall or snowfall was recorded in the preceding 24 hours up to 8.30 am on Saturday. The IMD has not issued any weather warning for the next seven days. Mainly dry weather is expected from 26 October through 30 October.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The mercury falling below freezing in Kukumseri this early in the season means farmers in the higher hills face an earlier-than-usual window to complete grass cutting and fodder collection before harsher winter sets in. The IMD forecasts a 2 to 3 degree drop in minimum temperatures across many parts of the state over the next 24 hours, followed by a gradual rise. No weather warning has been issued, and dry weather is expected from 26 October. Whether the Western Disturbance brings more than isolated snowfall remains open.
Source: himachalscape.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Methodology and corrections.
