Srinagar, Jan. 25 -- The night temperature in most parts of Kashmir, barring Gulmarg, dropped but settled several degrees above normal for this time of the season, while as most parts of the Valley witnessed bright sunshine for most of the day.

Fresh snowfall was recorded in several areas of the valley over-night especially in south Kashmir, the officials said.

They said the tourist resort of Pahalgam received about five inches of snowfall, while Kokernag about two inches.

The ski-resort of Gulmarg recorded five inches of snowfall, they said.

There are reports of snowfall in some other areas in the upper reaches of the valley, including in Sonamarg, as well, they said.

However, in most parts of the Valley, it was a bright sunny day. ...