- Alert window
- 12-13 Nov 2026
- Forecast
- Rain and snow, most of J&K
- Heavy snow
- Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal heights
- Temperature
- Day temp down 6-8 C
- Advice
- Follow traffic advisory
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir on 12 and 13 November 2026, and has advised travellers, transporters and tourists to plan their movement accordingly. Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected over the higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal, and traffic over important passes and hilly roads may be disrupted. Day temperatures are expected to fall by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius during the two days.
What the MeT forecast says
According to the forecast issued on 11 November, the weather will turn generally cloudy on 12 and 13 November, with light to moderate rain in the plains and light to moderate snow over higher reaches at most places. Moderate to heavy rain is likely over Poonch and adjoining areas.
Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected over the higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal from the forenoon or afternoon of 12 November to late afternoon on 13 November. Thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds are possible at a few places.
After the spell, 14 and 15 November are expected to remain generally dry with brief isolated spells, and 16 to 20 November is expected to stay generally dry.
What it means for travel plans
The MeT advisory says moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches may disrupt traffic over important passes and hilly roads. Travellers, transporters and tourists have been asked to plan accordingly and follow the traffic advisory issued by the authorities.
Fresh snowfall was already reported on Tuesday at Sadhna Top, Ferkin Top, Machil, Sonamarg, Zojila, Minimarg and the Tulail Valley in Gurez, and the Mughal Road has been closed ahead of the main spell, according to local reports.
If you or your family are in Kashmir this week
1. Keep 12 and 13 November flexible. If a road journey to Gulmarg, Sonamarg or the higher reaches is planned for these two days, be ready to shift it. The forecast window for heavier snow runs from Thursday afternoon to Friday late afternoon.
2. Follow the traffic advisory, not the map app. Passes and hilly roads can close at short notice in snow. Check the J&K Traffic Police advisory before starting any mountain drive.
3. Pack for a sharp temperature drop. Day temperatures are expected to fall 6 to 8 degrees. Warm layers, waterproof outerwear and medicines should go in hand luggage, not the suitcase in the boot.
4. Flights can also be affected. Weather at Srinagar can delay arrivals and departures in such spells, so keep the first day of any plan light and confirm flight status before leaving for the airport.
A note from The Trip Keeper
The first proper snow of the season is what many families wait for, and Gulmarg after fresh snowfall is genuinely beautiful. Just let the weather pass through before heading up: a day spent in Srinagar while the roads clear is a much better story than a night stuck at a closed pass.
Last verified: 12 November 2026. Source: Kashmir Reader (11 November 2026), carrying the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast and advisory. Weather forecasts change; check the latest MeT bulletin and traffic advisory before travelling.
A Miranda House graduate and lawyer who traded courtrooms for slow travel. Cheshta travels with the batches we host ourselves, with a soft spot for travelling alongside elders.
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