Islamabad, December 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):

Synoptic Situation

Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. A westerly wave is likely to enter western/upper parts of the country in next 02-03 days and likely to grip most parts of the country on Sunday and may persist till Tuesday.

Thursday

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while partly cloudy in upper parts. However, rain/snow is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas. Fog/ smog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab.

Friday

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while partly cloudy in upper parts. However, rain/snow is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas. Fog/ smog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab.

Past 24-Hour Weather

Cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold in hilly areas. While light rain-snowfall occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan, Malamjabba and Sialkot. Rainfall (mm): Gilgit-Baltistan: Bagrote 03, Skardu 01, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malamjabba 02, Punjab: Sialkot 01. Snowfall (Inches): Bagrote, Malamjabba 01.

Today’s Lowest Minimum Temperature’s (°C): Skardu, Gupis -09, Leh -07, Astore -05, Malamjabba, Bagrote -04, Kalam, Hunza, Dir, Baramulla, Pulwama -03, Rawalakot -02, Anantnag, Shupiyan, Srinagar and Drosh -01.

For more information, contact:
National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC)
Pakistan Meteorological Department
Headquarter Office, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-638-638
Email: nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
Website: http://nwfc.pmd.gov.pk