Himachal's Bizarre Weather: Sun in Plains, Snow at Atal Tunnel, Tabo Freezes at -10°C

• Himachal Pradesh experiences contrasting weather: sunshine in Shimla, Mandi, Dharamshala, but snowfall in high-altitude Lahaul-Spiti and near Atal Tunnel.
• Leh-Manali Highway beyond Solang Valley is closed for regular vehicles due to snow; only 4x4s permitted.
• Dense fog reduced visibility in plains like Bilaspur (100m), Sundernagar, and Paonta Sahib (200m).
• Tabo recorded the year's coldest night at -10.8°C; other areas like Kukumseri and Kalpa also saw sub-zero temperatures.
• Water sources in high-altitude tribal areas are freezing; light rain/snow and dense fog alerts issued for upcoming days.

Why It Matters: Himachal witnesses extreme weather contrasts, from sunny plains to freezing high altitudes and dense fog.