Cold weather condition tightened its grip across Kashmir division and parts of Himachal Pradesh, while Delhi and Uttar Pradesh witnessed fog in the morning which affected north-bound train services. Minimum temperatures dropped by few notches in Himachal Pradesh, and Keylong was coldest with a low of minus 8 degrees Celsius, while Manali and Kalpa recorded minimum temperatures of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius and minus 2.4 degrees Celsius.
The weatherman has predicted rains or snow in mid and higher hills of the state tomorrow and again on February 9.
In the Valley, minimum temperatures went down several degrees below the freezing point last night, even as the day was marked by bright sunshine.
Clear sky has led to decrease in night temperatures across Kashmir Valley and ladakh region, an official of the MeT department said.