The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast predicting that from January 1, rain with heavy rainfall can be anticipated till January 6 in western and upper parts.

A frontal weather system is expected to enter western parts of the country in the evening or night and may linger in the upper regions until January 6, 2025.

Rain to be accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with heavy snowfall, is anticipated from the night of January 1 through January 6. Areas likely to be affected include Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, and Neelum Valley.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can expect rain, wind, and thunderstorms with heavy snowfall over hilly areas from January 1 to January 5, affecting Chitral, Dir, Swat, and other districts.

Rain and thunderstorms, along with heavy snowfall in Murree and Galliyat, are forecasted from the night of January 1 to January 6. Light rain is also expected in various districts, including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha from January 2 to January 6.

In Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, and surrounding areas can experience rain and snowfall, from January 1 to January 4.

Sindh will experience cold and dry weather, but light rain may occur in Dadu, Sukkur, and Jacobabad on January 3 and 4.

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The Met Office has advised that heavy snowfall from January 2 to 6 may cause road closures and slippery conditions in Murree, Galliyat, and Swat, with risks of landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Tourists should be cautious and consider postponing travel. Rainfall could benefit crops in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while a cold wave and dense fog are expected afterward.