Shimla, Feb. 9 -- Minimum temperatures across Himachal Pradesh improved by three to five degrees Celsius, while the weather remained mainly cloudy across most parts of the state on Monday.

According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, weather is expected to remain largely dry on Monday, barring the high reaches, where light to moderate snowfall is likely under the influence of a western disturbance.

The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti at minus 10 degrees Celsius, while night temperatures at most stations remained above normal, providing temporary relief from severe cold conditions.

Minimum temperatures at Shimla was 6.6 degrees Celsius, Sundernagar (Mandi) 7.2 degrees Celsius, Bhuntar airpor...