Snowfall in hills, icy winds sweep plains of U'khand

Icy winds swept the plains of Uttarakhand today following snowfall in the higher reaches of both Kumaon and Garhwal hills even as thick sheets of snow covered the mountains near popular tourist spots like Nainital and Mussoorie making people shiver.
Snowfall continued in the hills of Mukteshwar in Nainital district which recorded a minimum of -8.7 degree Celsius while rains lashed various places in Kumaon region including Pantnagar and Pithoragarh, the MeT department said.
Dehradun in Garhwal belt recorded a minimum of 8.3 degree C but overnight showers accompanied by thunder claps lashed the city adding to chilly conditions.
Residents awoke to a bright sunny morning today but there was no let-up in cold with icy winds blowing, it said.

The snowclad mountains of Dhanaulti could also be seen from Dehradun.
Located about 25 kms from Mussoorie, the majestic hills of Dhanaulti laden with snow are usually visible from the state capital on a clear day.
The MeT department said the weather is likely to be clear at most places in the state tomorrow leading to a drop in minimum and a rise in maximum temperatures.