In Jammu and Kashmir, the local Meteorological department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for January 5 and January 6, saying that heavy rain and snowfall are expected at the isolated places during the period. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the weather department has issued an alert, stating that there is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall at the isolated places. The disruption of traffic on higher reaches, snow avalanches, landslides and shooting stones are expected on January 5 and 6. In a detailed forecast, the weatherman has stated that the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy today with the possibility of light snow at isolated higher reaches. From tomorrow to Monday, moderate to strong Western Disturbance is expected and under its influence, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in the plains of Jammu and snow at most places of J&K with peak activity during January 4th (Night) to 5th (late Night) and 6th morning. MeT officials said, that generally cloudy and dry weather is expected on January 7-10, adding that from January 11-12th, generally cloudy weather is expected with the possibility of light snow at isolated places. In its advisory, the weather department said that in view of fresh snowfall, sub-freezing temperatures & icy conditions over roads in plains and higher reaches, tourists, travellers and transporters are advised to plan accordingly & follow administration and traffic advisories. Furthermore, the night temperature has continued to settle below the freezing point in Kashmir. Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.4 degrees Celsius.