Shimla, Dec. 24 -- Himachal Pradesh is set to experience largely dry and stable weather conditions during the Christmas and New Year period, bringing relief to travellers and tourists across most parts of the state.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry weather prevailed across Himachal during the past 24 hours and is expected to continue for the next few days, with only isolated chances of light rain or snowfall in higher reaches towards the end of December .

Minimum temperatures across the state remained above normal by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius at most places. In the high hill regions, night temperatures ranged between minus 6 degree Celsius and 5 degree C, while mid-hill areas recorded minimum temperatures between 2...