Kashmir's Unusually Warm Winter: Gulmarg, Pahalgam Dip Below Freezing, Rain/Snow Forecast

• Gulmarg and Pahalgam recorded sub-zero temperatures Monday night, despite Kashmir experiencing an unusually warm winter.
• Temperatures across the valley remain 3-4 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.
• The Meteorological Department forecasts rain or snowfall across Kashmir starting Tuesday.
• Srinagar recorded 1.0°C (3.6°C above normal); Gulmarg was coldest at -1.6°C (still 4.3°C above its usual).
• Kashmir is in 'Chilla-e-Kalan', a 40-day extreme cold period, but current temperatures deviate from typical patterns.

Why It Matters: Kashmir faces an unusually warm 'Chilla-e-Kalan' with sub-zero temps but above-average readings.