India, Nov. 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness widespread rain and snowfall from November 12, with heavy snowfall expected in higher reaches of north Kashmir, prompting authorities in Bandipora and Anantnag districts to issue weather and travel advisories on Tuesday.Buy Maps

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather with brief spells of light rain or snow at isolated places on November 11. However, a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect the region from November 12, bringing light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places across Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the forecast, higher reaches of Kupwara and Bandipora districts are likely to receive moderate to heavy snowfall from the forenoo...