Shimla, Jan. 22 -- The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh are likely to receive the season's first major spell of snowfall from early Friday morning, as an active western disturbance intensifies over the region.
According to the IMD (India Meteorological Department), the prevailing dry weather conditions are set to change sharply, with snowfall, rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected to impact large parts of the state.
An orange alert has been sounded for high hill districts, warning of heavy rain and snowfall accompanied by a cold wave following fresh snow and strong winds.
IMD said windstorms from early morning till afternoon on Friday are likely to accelerate weather changes, while weather applications also indicate snowfall in ...