Islamabad, December 24, 2021 (PPI-OT):

Synoptic Situation

A westerly wave is likely to enter western/upper parts of the country from Saturday (night) and likely to grip most parts of the country on Sunday and may persist in upper parts of the country till Tuesday (morning).

Friday

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, light rain/snow is expected at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas. Fog/ smog will decrease in few plain areas of Punjab.

Saturday

Mainly cold/cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, rain/snow is expected in upper/central Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Potohar region, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during evening/night. Fog/ smog will decrease in few 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. However, rain recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kalam 03, Gilgit-Baltistan: Bunji, Skardu 01, Punjab: Murree 01 mm.

Snowfall (Inches): Hunza, Skardu and Astore Trace.

Today’s Lowest Minimum Temperature’s (°C): Gupis, Leh -08, Skardu -05, Kalam -04, Astore, Malamjabba -03, Kalat, Rawalakot -02, Zhob, Parachinar, Mirkhani, Dir, Drosh, Pulwama, Shupiyan and Baramulla -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