Himachal: Manali snow, Shimla sun; Leh-Manali NH closed for 6 months.

• Himachal Pradesh is experiencing varied weather: light snowfall on high peaks like Manali and Rohtang Pass, while areas like Shimla and Mandi have sunshine.
• The Leh-Manali Highway is closed due to snowfall and black ice, expected to reopen in June 2026 after six months.
• The Meteorological Department forecasts rain and snowfall on December 14th, followed by a week of clear weather.
• A yellow fog alert has been issued for several areas of Himachal Pradesh on December 8th and 9th.
• Temperatures are expected to drop by 2-3 degrees in the next 24 hours, with many areas in Himachal Pradesh recording lower minimum temperatures than Shimla.

Why It Matters: Himachal's weather extremes close Leh-Manali Highway for six months.