Rain, snowfall in Himachal from January 22

Shimla, January 19

Intense cold wave conditions persisted in most parts of Himachal as minimum and maximum temperatures fluctuated marginally but day temperatures stayed above normal, as the dry weather spell continued.

Sky remained partially overcast and chilly winds swept the region, causing a marginal drop in day temperatures. The MeT office has predicted rain and snow in higher hills from January 22 to 24 and in mid hills on January 24 and 25.

Keylong was the coldest in the region with a low of minus 8.9°C while Kalpa and Manali shivered at minus 2.8°C and 0.4°C, followed by Bhuntar at 2.2°C, Sundernagar 2.3°C, Solan 3.4°C and Shimla 5.3 °C.

Bilaspur was the hottest in the region with a high of 23.5°C, followed by Una with 22.4°C, Sundernagar 21.8°C, Solan 21.6°C, Nahan 21.3°C, Shimla 14.5°C and Keylong 1.6°C. — TNS