Himachal Weather Swings: Sunny Shimla, Freezing Kukumseri; Snow Alert Ahead

• Himachal experiences mixed weather: sunshine in Shimla-Manali, but Kukumseri freezes at -6.0°C.
• Many areas see above-normal temperatures, yet 12 places are below 5°C; Solan recorded the highest at 28.0°C.
• Met Department warns of a weak Western Disturbance from December 19, bringing rain/snow to high mountains on December 20-21.
• Minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to gradually drop by 3-4°C after the next 2-3 days.
• Dense fog is predicted for Bilaspur and Mandi until December 19; clear weather mostly until December 23.

Why It Matters: Himachal experiences varied weather with sunshine and extreme cold, with snow and temperature drops forecast.