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Gurez Valley Welcomes Season’s First Snowfall, Early Winter Treat for Travelers
✍️ News18
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 10:46 PM
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The Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir has received the season’s first snowfall, offering travelers an early glimpse of winter scenery alongside nearby Gulmarg and Himachal.
The Gurez Valley, situated in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, has seen the season’s first snowfall, signalling the arrival of winter in the region.
The snowfall is part of a broader trend, with Gulmarg and Himachal also reporting early snow, giving tourists an early opportunity to experience the snowy landscape.
Local authorities have urged travelers to check road conditions and prepare for colder temperatures as the snow covers the valley.
The early snowfall is expected to boost tourism, with visitors eager to witness the pristine white scenery that has arrived ahead of schedule.
Weather forecasts predict continued snowfall in the coming days, potentially extending the winter season for the area.
The snowfall is part of a broader trend, with Gulmarg and Himachal also reporting early snow, giving tourists an early opportunity to experience the snowy landscape.
Local authorities have urged travelers to check road conditions and prepare for colder temperatures as the snow covers the valley.
The early snowfall is expected to boost tourism, with visitors eager to witness the pristine white scenery that has arrived ahead of schedule.
Weather forecasts predict continued snowfall in the coming days, potentially extending the winter season for the area.