Pakistan's northern mountains are in line for the season's first snowfall, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting rain, wind and thunderstorms, along with snow over the hills, across the upper parts of the country from 12 to 14 November. The Met Office issued the advisory on Wednesday, 11 November, urging the relevant authorities to remain vigilant and take the necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period, [The Standard reported](https://thestandard.com.pk/pmd-forecasts-rain-snow-in-countrys-north-from-tonight/). A shallow westerly wave approached the western and northern parts of the country on the evening of 10 November. It is expected to strengthen on 12 November and persist over the upper regions until the morning of 14 November. ## Where rain and snow are expected In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the system is likely to bring rain, wind and thunderstorms, accompanied by isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan. The conditions began on the evening of 10 November and are forecast to continue until the morning of 14 November, with occasional breaks, and snow over the mountains may also occur. Rain, wind and thunderstorms, accompanied by snowfall over the hills, are also expected in Azad Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur, and in Gilgit-Baltistan, including Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar, until the afternoon of 14 November. In Punjab and Islamabad, the Met Office has forecast light rain, wind and thunderstorms in the capital, the Potohar region, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Murree and adjoining areas on Wednesday. It has also forecast rain, wind and thunderstorms for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab and Sargodha on 12 and 13 November. ## Balochistan and the south For most districts of Sindh and Balochistan, mainly dry weather is expected. However, isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms, accompanied by hailstorms, are expected in Duki, Harnai, Pishin, Sherani, Surab, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Kalat and Khuzdar on the night of 11 November and on 12 November. Rain, wind and thunderstorms are also expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan on 12 November, with a likelihood of isolated hailstorms during the period. ## Temperatures, fog and travel Daytime temperatures are expected to fall by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the forecast period, and the PMD has warned that light snowfall over high mountains and glaciers could occur during the wet spell. Foggy conditions are also likely to develop in patches over the plains once the rain passes. Morning fog and smog have also been warned for Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Kot Addu and Bahawalpur, [PKRevenue reported](https://pkrevenue.com/pakistan-weather-forecast-rain-thunderstorms-november-2026/). The Met Office has advised farmers to plan their agricultural activities in line with the prevailing and forecast weather. The wettest days for Punjab and the federal capital are expected to be 12 and 13 November. Travellers heading to the hills, including Murree and Galiyat, should expect slippery roads and possible disruption, and the Met Office has urged tourists and residents in mountainous areas to take precautions. ## Rain already recorded Dry weather prevailed across most parts of Pakistan during the past 24 hours, although isolated rainfall was recorded in northern regions. Upper Dir received the highest reported rainfall at 21mm, followed by Kalam with 16mm and Cherat with 14mm. Leh recorded the lowest minimum temperature at minus 3 degrees Celsius, while Bagrote recorded 1 degree Celsius. The Met Office updates its forecasts through the day, and the latest advisory can be checked on the PMD website.