Kashmir experienced night temperatures below freezing as Chillai Khurd began on January 31, 2026. Srinagar's temperature dropped to minus 0.1°C on Friday night, slightly above normal. Gulmarg, the coldest spot in Jammu and Kashmir, was at minus 6.5°C, warmer than the previous night's minus 10.6°C. Other places like Pahalgam and Qazigund also saw rising lows, with Pahalgam at minus 2.6°C and Qazigund at minus 2.2°C. Chillai Khurd is a 20-day cold period following the harsh 40-day Chillai-Kalan. It will be followed by the 10-day Chillai Bachha. The meteorological department predicts cloudy weather with light to moderate rain or snow, especially in higher reaches. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur on Saturday and Sunday, with scattered snow and rain expected on February 2-3.