A prolonged dry spell across Uttarakhand is coming to an end as a fresh weather shift is set to take over the state between October 5 and October 10. Over this six-day window, atmospheric changes will trigger scattered rainfall, lightning, and gusty squalls across the hill districts, while higher mountain reaches are projected to receive fresh snowfall.
Initial Impact Across Hill Districts
The weather transition begins on October 5, predominantly affecting the higher elevations. On this day, isolated pockets across mountainous districts are expected to experience very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorm activity and lightning strikes. In contrast, the plains of Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar will stay largely dry.
A yellow alert has been put in place for Almora, Nainital, Champawat, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh on October 5. Residents in these locations should prepare for lightning along with gusty winds blowing at speeds between 30 and 40 kilometers per hour.
Widespread Spread on October 6 and October 7
Weather activity is set to intensify significantly on October 6. Light to moderate rain, thunder, and lightning are forecast across various parts of all districts in the state, including Dehradun, Tehri, Nainital, Champawat, and Pithoragarh. In addition, areas situated at altitudes of 4200 meters and higher could record snowfall. An alert for swift winds and lightning has been issued covering Almora, Nainital, Champawat, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The pattern will extend into October 7, with light to moderate showers, lightning, and snow at elevations above 4200 meters persisting across all districts. Eight major districts will remain under caution for gusty winds blowing at 30 to 40 kilometers per hour throughout the day.
Lower Altitude Snowfall on October 9 and October 10
On October 8, the severity of the alert level will ease to normal, though light precipitation across the state and snow above the 4200-meter mark will likely continue uninterrupted.
The snowline is expected to descend further on October 9 and October 10. During these concluding two days, rain will cover all districts while snowfall is projected to spread downward to areas positioned at 3800 meters and higher above sea level.
