The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted snowfall with rain and thunderstorms till March 2 in most of the country. The new westerly wave might grip such parts on Tuesday (tomorrow).

“Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country while, cold and partly cloudy weather in hilly areas,” the PMD said in its daily weather update on Monday.

“Cloudy weather with rain-wind and thunderstorm [snow over hill] is expected at isolated places in western/northwestern Balochistan, southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and central/southern Punjab during evening/night,” it said.

The PMD has warned that heavy snow might disrupt travel in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, and Poonch.

“Heavy rain could trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and AJK between February 25 and March 1,” it said and added that mountainous regions of KP, GB, AJK, Murree, and Galliyat may experience landslides.

The Met Office has advised all relevant authorities to remain on “high alert” and take necessary precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents, especially in hilly areas.

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Weather update: Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts cold, dry conditions across Pakistan

Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts dry weather in most parts

Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts cold weather in most parts

Past 24 hours weather condition

The weather was mostly cold and dry across the country, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions in the north.

Today’s lowest recorded temperatures were:

• Leh: -8°C
• Astore: -4°C
• Gupis: -3°C
• Bagrote, Kalam, Parachinar, and Rawalakot: -2°C.