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Today, travelers headed for Asia’s highest ski resort can enjoy over 1,330 vertical meters (4,363 feet) of skiable terrain, with lifts offering access to four separate skiing zones on Mount ...
The snow that falls during this time period freezes and lasts longer. It is this snow that adds to the glaciers of the Valley and replenishes the perennial reservoirs that feed the rivers, streams and lakes in Kashmir during the months of summer. Any snowfall after the chillai kalan does not last long.
Gulmarg and Pahalgam recorded cumulative snowfall measurements of about 38.4 and 30 cm, respectively, during January. Data from the region reveal that the accumulated snow from three episodes of intense snowfall during 6–8, 15–17 and 25–27 January 2017 resulted in an avalanche over Kashmir. [5] There was heavy snowfall before the accident ...
Apharwat Peak is a summit, situated at a height of 4,390 metres (14,403 ft) above the sea level, [1] in Gulmarg, India.It receives heavy snowfall and remains covered with snow for much of the year.
Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on the arctic blast for Tuesday, Dec. 3. For the latest news on the winter weather, view our story for Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The Leepa Valley (Urdu: وادی لیپہ) is an arable valley situated in the Jehlum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located approximately 110 kilometres (68 mi) from the capital city of Muzaffarabad. [1] The total area of Leepa is 9 km. The valley is divided into the Nowkot, Kasirkot, Dao Khan, Leepa, and Chananian sectors. [2]
The older road without this tunnel is vulnerable to dangerous snowfall and avalanches, which necessitates its closure for several months in a year. The Z-Morh Tunnel, along with the Zoji-La Tunnel, located 325km west towards Leh, will ensure uninterrupted connection between Srinagar and Kargil. The completion of the Z-Morh tunnel will also ...
The Kashmir Valley enjoys a moderate climate but weather conditions are unpredictable. The record high temperature is 37.8°C [9] and the record low is −18 °C. On 5 and 6 January 2012, after years of relatively little snow, a wave of heavy snow and low temperatures (winter storm) shocked the valley covering it in a thick layer of snow and ice.