Nainital Christmas Snowfall Unlikely: IMD & Skymet Forecast Dry, Cold Weather

• Nainital is experiencing severe cold with minimum temperatures at 1°C, raising hopes for a 'White Christmas'.
• IMD indicates insufficient cloud moisture and Western Disturbance strength for moderate to heavy snowfall in Nainital.
• A mild Western Disturbance (Dec 23-25) may bring light snow to high-altitude areas like Pithoragarh, but not lower Nainital.
• Skymet's Mahesh Palawat confirms a major Western Disturbance (Dec 20-22) will bypass Uttarakhand, leading to dry weather.
• Tourists planning for Christmas/New Year in Nainital should pack warm clothes and book accommodations in advance, as snowfall is unlikely.

Why It Matters: Nainital to have a cold, dry Christmas; snowfall unlikely despite dropping temperatures.