Snowfall in the Himalayas is significantly late and deficient in 2026 due to weak, moisture-deficient Western Disturbances (WDs), exacerbated by rising global temperatures and shifting atmospheric patterns. The lack of active, moisture-laden systems, often affected by climate change and El Niño, has resulted in a "snow drought" across the region.

Snowfall in the Himalayas is significantly late and deficient in 2026 due to weak, moisture-deficient Western Disturbances (WDs), exacerbated by rising global temperatures and shifting atmospheric patterns. The lack of active, moisture-laden systems, often affected by climate change and El Niño, has resulted in a "snow drought" across the region. 

Key Reasons for Delayed Snowfall:-
Weak Western Disturbances: -
The primary source of winter precipitation (WDs) has been weak or absent, reducing the necessary moisture needed for snowfall in the Western Himalayas.
Altered Trajectory: -
Many WDs have taken a more northward path, missing parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Rising Temperatures: -
Increased temperatures mean that even when storms arrive, the precipitation often falls as rain instead of snow, particularly at lower elevations.
Longer Dry Spells: -
The absence of sustained, early-season snowfall (December-early January) has prevented the buildup of the winter snowpack. 
This trend is part of a broader, long-term reduction in snowfall, with the past five winters showing significantly less snow, leading to reduced tourist activity, water scarcity, and ecological impacts. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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