As the year 2024 draws to an end, people have planned holidays to ring in the year 2025. Hill stations like Shimla, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Mussoorie, and Landour in Uttarakhand have been thronged by tourists. These places have recorded a major surge in tourist influx. What has attracted tourists to these locations is the weather and climatic conditions.
While some tourists are excited to witness the first snowfall of their life, others seem delighted to enjoy the picturesque view. For several people, this is a moment they won’t want to miss, as the snowfall creates a magical and unforgettable moment, adding to the memories.
The beauty of nature, combined with the joy of seeing snow for the first time, makes it a perfect winter getaway for all. So, here is an update on the weather in Himachal Pradesh for December 30th, 31st, and New Year’s Day, 2025.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dry weather to prevail across Himachal Pradesh from 30 December to January 1, 2025.
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Forecast For Shimla
Shimla will have mainly clear sky for next three days, with the minimum temperatures expected to touch 4 degrees Celsius on 1st January. The maximum temperature will remain 16 and 17 degrees Celsius on 30 and 31st December; while it will remain 17 degrees on 1st January.
Furthermore, light rain/snowfall is likely to occur at isolated places on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January, 2025 over high and adjoining mid hills of the state.
Light rain/snow will occur over higher riches of Chamba, Kullu and Lahaul –Spiti districts today (30 December).
In addition, to light rain and snow, cold wave and ground frost conditions will also prevail at few places during morning, evening and night hours of January 2.
Met Forecast
According to Met Centre, Shimla, “Maximum Temperatures are very likely to be in the range of 10-16°C over most parts of the high hills except some parts of Lahaul-Spiti & Chamba districts where it likely to be in the range of 08-14°C; in the range of 12-18°C over most parts of mid hills and adjoining lower hills and in the range of 14-20°C over remaining parts of lower hills/plains during 30 December to 2 January.”
Forecast For Snow/ Rain
Light rain/snowfall likely at isolated places on 2nd, 3rd and 4th January 2025 over high and adjoining mid hills of the state. Mainly dry weather is likely to prevail in remaining days of the week.
Forecast For Fog
Bhakra dam (Bilaspur) and some parts of Balh valley (Mandi) will witness dense fog during late night hours of 30th and early morning, morning and late night hours of 31st December and 1st January 2025.
