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Gulmarg Records -2.5°C, Becomes Coldest Spot in J&K as Night Temperatures Fall
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:15 PM
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Nighttime temperatures in Gulmarg fell to -2.5°C, making it the coldest point in Jammu and Kashmir and well below the region’s normal night lows.
Gulmarg, the popular hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a night temperature of -2.5°C, the lowest reading reported across the state in recent weeks. The drop placed the resort at the coldest point in the region, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department.
The temperature is markedly below the usual night‑time range for Gulmarg, which typically remains above the freezing mark during winter months. Meteorologists noted that such a dip is unusual for this time of year and reflects a sharp cold snap affecting the higher reaches of the Himalayas.
Local tourism operators warned that the sudden chill could affect ski activities and road conditions, urging visitors to dress warmly and exercise caution on potentially icy pathways.
The temperature is markedly below the usual night‑time range for Gulmarg, which typically remains above the freezing mark during winter months. Meteorologists noted that such a dip is unusual for this time of year and reflects a sharp cold snap affecting the higher reaches of the Himalayas.
Local tourism operators warned that the sudden chill could affect ski activities and road conditions, urging visitors to dress warmly and exercise caution on potentially icy pathways.