Several areas in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall while the plains were lashed by rain on Saturday

During the past 24 hours, there has been moderate rain or snow in most parts of the Valley with heavy snow or rainfall over a few places

The officials said the famous ski-resort town of Gulmarg and tourist resort towns Sonamarg and Doodhpathri received moderate to heavy snow

Gurez, Kupwara, Baltal and some other towns in the higher reaches also received fresh snow. At present, it is raining or snowing moderately at most places of Kashmir

The Met department has said widespread moderate rain or snow is expected over most places of Jammu and Kashmir till late on Saturday, after which there will be a gradual improvement in the weather