fresh snow in the mountains; Clouds remained in the plains.

Fresh snowfall in the highlands of Jammu and Kashmir and cloud cover in the plains led to a slight improvement in the temperature on Saturday night, even as cold conditions persisted in some parts.
According to details, high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Zojila Pass, Meena Marg, Baltal and Talil valley, reported fresh snowfall, bringing temporary relief from the cold wave conditions. According to the Meteorological Department data, snow accumulation ranged from 1 cm to about 3 inches in these areas. After fresh snowfall in the upper reaches, many areas saw a slight improvement in minimum temperatures while the plains remained cloudy.
In Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded minimum temperature of 2.0 degree Celsius, Qazigund 0.8, Pahalgam 2.4, Kupwara 1.2, Kokarnag 0.8, Gulmarg 1.4 degree Celsius and Pampore 1.0 degree Celsius. Srinagar airport recorded 0.6 degrees Celsius while Awantipora recorded -0.2 degrees Celsius. Budgam 1.2, Anantnag 0.8, Baramulla 1.4, Bandipora 1.3, Shopian 0.1, Kulgam 2.1, Ganderbal 1.0, and Sonmarg recorded 0.4 degrees Celsius. While Hapulwama recorded the lowest temperature in the valley at minus 2.7 degrees Celsius. Zojila Pass temperature data was not available, while Zethan Rafiabad station remained inactive.
In Jammu region, Jammu city recorded minimum temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius, Banhal 5.5, Butot 7.9 and Katra 11.2 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, in Ladakh region, minimum temperature was recorded at -5.0 degree Celsius in Leh, -4.6 degree Celsius in Kargil, and -1.8 degree Celsius in Nubra Valley. Clouds over the plains and fresh snowfall in the highlands helped a slight improvement in night temperatures, while cold conditions persisted across the region, weather observers said.