Kashmir has been cut off from the rest of the country following heavy snowfall. Tourists have faced hours-long traffic jams and unpredictable weather conditions.

Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1 degree Celsius on Friday night, more than six degrees up from the previous night's low of minus 7.3 degrees Celsius.

Kashmir hit by heavy snowfall, disrupting travel, power supply, and exams; temperatures rise slightly across the valley.

Srinagar: Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Saturday as most areas of the valley received snowfall, disrupting flight and railway operations and also leading to the closure of

Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir as most areas of the valley received snowfall, disrupting flight and railway operations and also leading to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

IMD has forecast isolated light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir until December 30. Check Srinagar's first snowfall visuals below.

Authorities have closed the Jammu-Srinagar highway following fresh snowfall, leaving about 300 vehicles, both small and large, stranded along the route.