In Jammu and Kashmir, a fresh western disturbance is expected to affect the Union Territory on February 1 and 2. According to the Meteorological Department, the system will bring light to moderate rain and snowfall to scattered and fairly widespread areas.

The weather agency said that the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to receive moderate snowfall with fresh accumulation. The weather is expected to remain largely dry until January 31, with conditions turning cloudy by the evening.

In view of the forecast, authorities have issued an advisory urging travellers and transporters to exercise caution. They have been advised to check with traffic authorities regarding road and highway conditions before undertaking journeys, particularly on mountain routes and inter-district roads. Residents in snowbound and high-altitude areas have been cautioned against venturing into slippery and avalanche-prone zones during the snowfall period.