Srinagar, Dec. 17 -- The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end as there is a possibility of a wet spell in the valley, coinciding with the onset of 'Chillai-Kalan' - the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Wednesday.
The local weather office has said a western disturbance is likely to impact Jammu and Kashmir during December 21-22 as the winter period marks its entry in the valley.
Due to this weather system, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir, and light to moderate rains or snowfall in the plains of the valley, the officials said.
The chances of snowfall are highest and most frequent, and the temperature drops sharply across the valley during this period that en...