India, Oct. 7 -- Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Gurez, and other mountainous regions, witnessed the season's first snowfall this week, signaling the early onset of winter in the Valley.

Fresh layers of snow covered high-altitude areas such as Affarwat in Gulmarg, Sinthan Top in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Gumri, Minimarg, and Razdan Top - the gateway to Gurez Valley in Bandipora district.

Light snowfall was reported at Razdan Top early Monday morning, bringing down temperatures across the upper regions. Officials said traffic on the Bandipora-Gurez road, however, remained open.

According to the Meteorological Department, more rain and snow are likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir between October 5 and 7 due to a...