Jammu & Kashmir set for cold, dry days—here's what to expect
Jammu & Kashmir is heading into a stretch of chilly, dry weather with barely any snowfall expected before December 5.
The forecast says these stable (but cold!) conditions will stick around till December 10, with cloudier skies from December 4.
If you're out late or early, watch for fog—visibility could get tricky in the Valley and some parts of Jammu.
How locals are getting ready for winter
Schools have kicked off winter break: classes up to 8th are off from December 1, while older students get theirs starting December 11.
Locals are pulling out their cozy 'Pheran' coats and keeping warm with 'Kangri' fire pots as temps dip.
There's a small silver lining—minimum temperatures might rise by a degree or two after December 4.
But everyone's bracing for 'Chillai Kalan,' the harshest part of winter that starts on December 21 and often freezes water bodies solid.