Dharamshala, Feb. 6 -- After a significant change in weather on Tuesday, the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday received fresh snowfall, while rainfall was also experienced at many locations in the state.

According to the India meteorological department's (IMD) Shimla office, light to moderate precipitation was observed in most parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. Snowfall was recorded in the districts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, and Shimla. The snowfall also resulted in roadblocks at many places as well.

Officials said that shallow fog was observed in Mandi and Bilaspur, while thunderstorms were reported in Shimla, Kangra, Jubbarhatti, Sundernagar, Bhuntar, Jot and Palampur. The weather off...