Srinagar, Jan. 23 -- Kashmir is bracing for the season's first major snowfall as two Western Disturbances are active over the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather experts have predicted snowfall, which could last for two days. Several parts of Kashmir began recording snow, rain and gusty winds on Thursday night itself.

This winter, the Valley has so far received minimal snowfall and even the higher reaches, which used to be covered with a thick white blanket in December and January, have received less snowfall.

Major roads that used to remain closed in winter are still open even as half of the winter has already ended and the harshest part of the winter, Chilai Kalan, is in its last phase.

A senior IMD officer...