New Delhi, February 11, 2026 — The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh weather warnings as heavy snowfall continues and intensifies over the northern hill states, prompting alerts for residents, tourists and travellers across the region. The alert affects major hill areas including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where snow has already blanketed landscapes and could further disrupt travel and daily life.
According to the latest forecasts, continuous snowfall in the higher reaches has already transformed many hill stations into winter wonderlands, but also caused travel delays, traffic slowdowns and reduced visibility on key mountain roads. Authorities have cautioned that snow accumulation could make several routes slippery or impassable without proper snow clearance and tyre chains.
The cold spell persists as a weather system from the northwest brings intense cold wave conditions along with rain and snow in higher altitudes. This has led to dense fog in plains, further affecting visibility and road transport in several northern states.
Tourism officials and local administrations have issued travel advisories, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel into high-altitude areas and to stay updated on changing weather conditions. Emergency teams are on standby to support motorists and tourists who may encounter snow-related delays or road closures.
With winter still in effect in many hill regions, residents are also advised to take precautions against plummeting temperatures and prepare for possible disruptions in connectivity and power supply in remote areas.
— Reported by Neha Jaiswal
