Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- Kashmir valley continued to grip in freezing temperatures, with Pahalgam recording a low of -10.8degC and Gulmarg -10.0degC on Wednesday, officials said.

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said Kashmir Valley remained gripped under sub-freezing temperatures in view of significant snow accumulation over hilly areas that dropped the minimum temperature over many stations considerably.

The MeT office said the weather will remain dry till February 17, with occasionally cloudy evenings during February 14, while during February 18-20 there is a possibility of light snow and rain over J&K.

Although there was a slight improvement in night temperature at Pahalgam in south Kashmir, it was still 4.6degC below normal (-6.2degC), ...