Early Winter Hits Pangi Valley with Significant Snowfall
Pangi Valley in Chamba district has been blanketed by its first heavy snowfall of the season, marking an early arrival of winter. With nearly 3 inches of snow recorded in Sural and up to a foot on major roads, travel has been disrupted, leaving residents to brace for colder temperatures. This unexpected weather change has transformed the landscape and raised concerns about connectivity in the region. Read on to learn more about the impact of this early winter snowfall.
| Oct 15, 2026, 17:05 IST
Pangi Valley Experiences First Heavy Snowfall
Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
Winter has made an early appearance in the tribal area of Pangi Valley within Chamba district, as the first significant snowfall blankets the landscape. The fresh snow began falling late last night, transforming the valley into a winter wonderland.
In Sural, snowfall reached nearly 3 inches, while the Bairagarh–Sach Pass–Killar road experienced up to 1 foot of snow, leading to disruptions in vehicular traffic and severing connectivity.
This unexpected weather change has heightened the cold conditions throughout the valley, with temperatures plummeting. Residents are preparing for an early winter as they witness the season's first substantial snowfall.