India, Oct. 13 -- Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rain and gusty winds lashed the plains, including Srinagar, on Tuesday, bringing down daytime temperatures across the Valley as the Meteorological Department forecast a wet spell till October 15.

Fresh snowfall was reported from several high-altitude areas, including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez Valley, Razdan Pass in Bandipora, Wussan in Ganderbal, the Zojila axis, Sadhna Top and Sinthan Top. Mount Affarwat in Gulmarg and areas near Harmukh Peak also received fresh snow.

The weather conditions followed the influence of an active Western Disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir. Intermittent rainfall and overcast skies prevailed across the plains, with showers and gusty win...