Srinagar, Sep 5: The upper reaches of Kashmir recorded the first snowfall of the season on Saturday with light snow reported from areas above around 3,900 metres.

An official said light snowfall was recorded in Sonamarg and Zojila areas of Ganderbal district, including the Zojila and Gumri mountains, while the higher reaches around Gulmarg in Baramulla district and the Pir Panjal range also received fresh snow.
Mahadev Peak in Srinagar district was covered in fresh light snow, while snowfall was also reported from Kaobal Gali in Bandipora district and the Tulail Valley in Gurez.
The snowfall remained confined to the extreme higher reaches and was expected in view of the weather forecast for the region.
Weather observers said the occurrence of snowfall at such elevations, even during brief spells, is an indication of the seasonal transition and the gradual withdrawal of the monsoon from the region.
The Meteorological Department has predicted dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir upto September 13, with brief spells of rain or thundershowers possible at isolated places.
MeT has forecast scattered rain or thundershowers on September 14 and 15, while generally dry conditions are expected to return from September 16-18, with brief rain or thundershower activity possible at isolated places.