Gloomy, Wet, Chilly Winter This Year? Here's What Experts Say

Gloomy, wet, chilly winter this year? Here's what experts say

Much of northern India is facing its first signs of winter with heavy snowfall in the Himalayas and rain-laced chills across the Gangetic plains. Does that signal a potentially colder and wetter season ahead? While forecasts by IMD and the US Climate Prediction Centre predicted a 71% chance of a colder-than-average winter, experts caution that it's still too early to confirm the severity and duration of the 2025 winter.

Early Snowfall Turns the Himalayas Into a Winter Wonderland Before Mid-October

Early winter hits the Himalayas with fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. Western disturbance brings rain, storms, and icy winds, indicating the season’s early arrival.