High-altitude areas of Uttarakhand received the first snowfall of the year on Friday, ending a long dry spell and intensifying the cold wave across the state. The fresh snowfall has covered Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi in a thick layer of white (PICS and TEXT/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-01-23 08:39 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The change in weather has drawn tourists to various spots, with many posting videos of the snowfall on social media
The Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' for the state, predicting further snowfall in the mountains and rain in the lower regions
There is also a forecast of hailstorms accompanied by strong winds in some locations.
