Current short-term weather forecasts (next ~10-day) show no snowfall predicted in the immediate future. Temperatures will be cool but generally dry, with highs around 12–16 °C and lows near 0–2 °C, and little chance of precipitation in the next week or so. Snow-type precipitation isn’t in these short-range models yet
Kanatal region (approx. 2400 m altitude) and Surkhanda Devi area (approx. 2750 m) usually receive snowfall between late December and February, with the peak in January. This is the historical seasonal pattern rather than a detailed forecast from IMD.
Late December: Snowfall may begin occasionally at higher elevations if a strong western disturbance arrives.
❄️ January: Highest likelihood of snow and consistent snow cover — this is the most reliable period for snowfall in the region.
❄️ February: Snow can continue, often tapering off toward late February or early March.
Surkhanda Devi (Temple Area)
Surkhanda Devi sits higher than Kanatal, so:
❄️ Lower temperatures (often below freezing in peak winter).
❄️ Snowfall tends to start slightly earlier and linger longer on the higher slopes compared with Kanatal itself.
❄️ It’s common to see snow on trails and the temple plateau during January and February.