Met office predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on 08th February and likely to grip upper parts on 09th February. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Balochistan: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in (Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chaghi, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Mastung, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Khuzdar, Kech, Gawadar, Panjgur and Awaran) on 08th and 09th February.
• Kyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in (Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan, Bunner, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Peshawar, Swabi, Charsadda, Kohat, Kurram, Bannu, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan) on 09th and 10th February. Hailstorm is likely at isolated places during the period.
• Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected at isolated places in Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khushab, Jhang, Noorpurthal, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot and Narowal from 09th (evening) to 10th February while partly cloudy weather in Lahore during the period. Hailstorm is likely at isolated places during the period. Gusty winds/windstorm is likely in southern districts.
• Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir: Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall is expected in (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) on 09th and 10th February. Hailstorm is likely at isolated places in Kashmir during the period.
• Sindh: Partly cloudy to cloudy weather is expected over most districts of the province with light rain/drizzle with gusty winds may occur in Coastal Areas on 08th and 09th February.

Possible Impacts and advises

• Snowfall is likely to cause traffic disruptions & slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch and Haveli from 09th (night) and 10th February.
• Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
• Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the forecast period.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “Vigilant” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward Situation during the forecast period.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application

Mainly dry weather with clear skies is expected on 06th and 07th February While, dry weather with few cloudy conditions on 08th February 2026 in Lahore during the Basant, 2026:
• Light Westerly/ Northwesterly winds are likely to blow (10 – 15 km/hr), suitable for safe kite flying.

Precausations:

• PMD advises kite flyers to exercise caution while flying kites, especially near electric lines and open roads.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application

Met office predicted that a shallow westerly wave is likely to approach Western/Northern parts of the country from 30th (night) January and may persist till 3rd February. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Mainly cloudy weather conditions with light to moderate rain (light to moderate snowfalls over the hills) is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhnuti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur), parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan, Bunner ,Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Peshawar, Kohat, Kurram and Waziristan) from 31st January to 3rd February with occasional gaps. While light rain is also expected in Islamabad, Potohar region, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Gujranwala and surroundings from 1st to 3rd February with occasional gaps. While light rain/ snow is also expected Murree, Galliyat and surroundings during the period.
• Light to moderate rain-wind/snow is expected in Northern parts of Balochistan (Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, on 31st January to 01st February.

Possible Impacts and advises

• Snowfall may cause slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh and Haveli from 01st to 3rd February and Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai and Zhob on 31st January & 01st February.
• Possibility of the landslides/avalanche in hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
• Tourists are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the forecast period.
• Day time temperatures are likely to drop during the period.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application

A westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on 25th January (Sunday) and likely to grip upper parts of the country on 26th January. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-wind/thunderstorm with Snowfall is expected in Balochistan (Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibbi, Loralai, Turbat, Gawadar, Jiwani, Kech, Awaran, Chaghi, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk and Kharan) on 25th (night) and 26th January, and Upper Sindh (Sukkar, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu) on 26th January.
• Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall ( few heavy snowfall) is also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ganche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Rawalakot, Haveli), Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi, Malakand, Mardan, Kohat, Kurram, Khyber, Hangu, Bajur, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Waziristan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Attock, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujrat Sargodha, Mianwali, Gujranwala, Multan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan on 26th and 27th January with occasional gaps.
• Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Balochistan (Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Musakhel, Turbat, Gawadar, Jiwani, Lasbella, Kech, Awaran, Chaghi, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk and Kharan) on 21st and 22nd January and Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Naushero Feroz, Kashmore, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirbad, Mirpurkhas and Ghotki) on 22nd & 23rd January with occasional gaps. Moderate to heavy snowfall in (Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob) during the period.

Possible Impacts and advises

• Heavy snowfall may cause road closure/ slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai and Zhob from 26th to 27th January.
• Possibility of the landslides/avalanche in hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
• Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the forecast period.
• Day time temperatures are likely to drop during the period.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “Vigilant” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward Situation during the forecast period.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application

Met office predicted that a shallow westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country from 16th January and may persist till 19th January and likely to strengthen from 20th January and grip most parts of the country from 21st January. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-wind/thunderstorm with light to moderate snowfalls is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli), parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur and Bunner) from 16th (evening/night) to 19th January, with occasional gaps. While light rain/ snow is also expected in Murree, Galliyat and surroundings from 18th to 20th January.
• Widespread rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Potohar region, in districts of Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur divisions and districts of Peshawar, Hazara, Malakand, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan divisions from 20th to 23rd January with occasional gaps. Heavy snowfall is expected Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Haveli, Rawalakot from 20th (night) to 23rd January with occasional gaps.
• Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Balochistan (Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Musakhel, Turbat, Gawadar, Jiwani, Lasbella, Kech, Awaran, Chaghi, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk and Kharan) on 21st and 22nd January and Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Naushero Feroz, Kashmore, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirbad, Mirpurkhas and Ghotki) on 22nd & 23rd January with occasional gaps. Moderate to heavy snowfall in (Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob) during the period.

Possible Impacts and advises

• Heavy snowfall may cause road closure/ slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai and Zhob from 21st (night) to 23rd January.
• Possibility of the landslides/avalanche in hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
• Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the forecast period.
• Fog condition is likely to diminish in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during the wet spell.
• Day time temperatures are likely to drop significantly during the period.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application

Certain social media platforms are circulating misleading and unverified forecasts claiming an extreme cold wave across Pakistan during the period from 16th to 25th January, with record breaking temperatures in the country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) categorically refutes these claims and clarifies that no such extreme or historic cold wave is expected during the mentioned period. However, according to the latest analysis of numerical weather prediction models and observational data, temperatures are within the normal winter range, with no indication of widespread or persistent record-breaking conditions.

The public and stakeholders are advised to rely solely on official forecasts, warnings, and advisories issued by PMD and to avoid spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary concern.

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Met Office predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country from 29th December (night), and strengthen from 30th December, which is expected to grip most upper/central parts on 31st December, and persist in upper parts till 2nd January (morning), 2026. Under the influence of this weather system:

Balochistan & Sindh:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfalls over hills is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Musakhel, Turbat, Gawadar, Jiwani, Lasbella, Kech, Awaran, Chagi, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk and Kharan from 29th December (night) to 31st December with occasional gaps. Sindh: Isolated light rain/drizzle is expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Thatta, Badin and surroundings on 30th December.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with moderate to few heavy snowfalls in upper areas) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bunner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak, D. I. Khan, Tank and Kohat from 30th December to 01st January with occasional gaps.

Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with moderate snowfalls is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, Shigar) Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 30th December (evening/night) to 2nd January (morning), with occasional gaps.

Punjab/Islamabad:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfalls is likely in Murree and Galliyat from 30th December (evening/night) to 2nd January (morning) with occasional gaps. Isolated rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Potohar region, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujrat on 31st December to 1st January, while in Mianwali, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Khushab, Noorpurthal, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Bahawalnagar, Muzaffargarh, Jhang and Sahiwal on 31st December.

Possible Impacts and Advises:

• Snowfall may cause road closure/ slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli from 30th December (night) to 2nd January (morning).
• Possibility of the landslides/avalanche in hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
• Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the period.
• Fog condition is likely to subside in central/southern parts of Punjab and upper Sindh during the wet spell.
• Day-time temperatures are likely to drop further in coming week particularly after the spell.

For daily weather updates please visit: PMD Website, Pak Weather Application

Met Office predicted that a western disturbance will enter Balochistan on 19th December and likely to grip upper parts on 20th December. Under the influence of this weather system:

Balochistan:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfalls over hills is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Musakhel, Turbat, Gawadar, Jiwani, Lasbella, Kech, Awaran, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk, Chagi, Kharan and Kalat from 19th (evening) to 20th December.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with moderate snowfalls in upper areas) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bunner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak, D. I. Khan, Tank and Kohat from 20th (night) to 22th December with occasional gaps.

Kashmir/ Gilgit-Baltistan:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with moderate to few heavy snowfalls is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, Shigar) Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 20th December (night) to 23rd (morning) with occasional gaps.

Punjab/Islamabad:

Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Potohar region, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Noorpurthal and Layyah on 20th (evening) to 21st December. Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfalls is likely in Murree and Galliyat from 20th (night) to 21st December. Cloudy weather conditions with drizzle is also expected in Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Multan, Jhang, D.G Khan and Toba Tek Singh on 20th & 21st December.

Sindh:

Partly cloudy to cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the province on 19th/20th December.

Possible Impacts and Advises:

• Snowfall may cause road closure/ slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli from 20th to 22nd December.
• Possibility of the landslides/avalanche in hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
• Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the period.
• Smog/fog is likely to continue in central/southern parts of Punjab and upper Sindh.

For daily weather updates please visit: PMD Website, Pak Weather Application

Met office predicted that a shallow western disturbance is likely to approach western parts of the country on 12th (night) December. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Light to moderate rain-thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Malakand, Manshera, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bunner, Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli) from 13th to 15th December with occasional gaps.
• Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with light rain/snowfall is expected in Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Sherani, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah and Noushki on 14th / 15th December. There are chances of drizzle in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Potohar region and light rain/light snow in Murree & Galliyat on Sunday/Monday.
• Moderate, at times dense foggy conditions are likely to develop over plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh from 12th (night) to 16th December.

Another western disturbance is likely to influence western and upper parts of the country from 19th December.

Possible Impacts and Advice:

• Snowfall may cause road closure/slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Quetta, Ziarat and Chaman during the forecast period.
• Possibility of landslides in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during the period.
• Foggy conditions may reduce visibility significantly and disrupt traffic over motorways and highways. Public is advised to remain cautious during the period.
• Day temperatures are likely to drop during the forecast period.
• Tourists and travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious.
• Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the latest weather forecast.

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According to the Met Office, a shallow westerly wave will affect northern areas from the night of 4th to 5th December 2025. Mostly cloudy weather with light rain/snowfall is expected in parts of GB, Kashmir, and upper KP. Cold and dry weather will prevail elsewhere. Smog/fog likely in plain areas of Punjab and KP during night and morning.

Possible Impacts:

• Smog/fog may affect transportation in Punjab and KP.

• Snowfall may cause slippery roads and closures at Babusar.

• Day temperatures may drop 1–3 °C in upper areas.

Daily updates: PMD Website | Pak Weather App