Fresh snowfall on hills of Uttarakhand Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri Harsil

As of this October 30 update, the clearest verified reports concern snowfall recorded on October 29 at Kedarnath and Gangotri, alongside reports covering Badrinath and other higher reaches. These establish a recent snowfall event, not continuous live snowfall at every destination today. Anyone searching for “snowfall in Uttarakhand today” should distinguish observed conditions from forecasts before deciding where to travel. 

The location-by-location picture is:

• Kedarnath: Fresh snowfall was reported at the shrine, with approximately 0.4 centimetres recorded between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. 

• Gangotri: Reported heavy snowfall on Thursday morning, while lower parts of Uttarkashi district experienced persistent rain. 

• Badrinath: Akashvani included Badrinath among the shrines affected by snowfall. Reports should not be read as a measurement of snow depth across the entire town or approach road. 

• Harsil: Uttarakhand Tourism identifies Harsil as a winter-snowfall destination near Gangotri, but the sources verified for this update do not independently establish fresh accumulation inside the village during this spell.

For readers comparing Uttarakhand snowfall places, that distinction matters: snow reported at a shrine or surrounding mountain does not establish conditions at every nearby settlement or road.

Kedarnath Dham snowfall arrived as the Char Dham pilgrimage approached its final phase. Reported that authorities urged devotees to take precautions following the fresh snow and fall in temperatures. Its October 29 coverage also highlighted weather forecasts for several connecting pilgrimage routes, showing that the journey—not only conditions at the temple—requires attention. 

The IMD’s Thursday morning Char Dham nowcast, valid from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., forecast light rain along the Rudraprayag–Kedarnath route. It also identified possible heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on some lower-altitude stretches, including Haridwar–Rishikesh and Rishikesh–Rudraprayag. That bulletin was time-limited and should not be treated as the current forecast for October 30. 

For pilgrims, the practical implication is to check the whole route before departure. A snowfall video from Kedarnath Dham cannot confirm whether connecting roads are operating normally, whether local restrictions apply, or what conditions will be like on arrival. Current district instructions should take precedence over an earlier weather bulletin.

Uttarakhand's higher Himalayan regions witnessed fresh snowfall on October 29, 2026, bringing a beautiful winter cover to the state's famous pilgrimage destinations. Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and the  Gomukh trekking region experienced snowfall, transforming the surrounding mountain peaks and valleys into stunning white landscapes. The fresh spell of snow was accompanied by rainfall in several lower-altitude areas, including Mussoorie and Dehradun, leading to a significant drop in temperatures. The changing weather has brought early winter conditions to the Himalayan region, and tourists and pilgrims are advised to check the latest weather and road updates before planning their journeys.

As per IMD orange alert for Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar and Chamoli on October 30, with thunderstorms, hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall forecast. This is a district-specific warning, not a statement that identical conditions will occur throughout Uttarakhand. Readers should consult the IMD’s district-wise warnings for the applicable location and forecast period. 

Regional Meteorological Centre director CS Tomar as expecting rain and snowfall to continue over the following 48 hours before gradually easing. Its report linked the weather change to a western disturbance over Jammu and moisture associated with Cyclone Arnab.

Authorities have advised Kedarnath pilgrims to carry suitable warm clothing and follow police and district-administration guidance. The Rudraprayag advisory includes jackets, woollens, caps, gloves and socks, while urging visitors to avoid prolonged cold exposure and take particular care of children and older travellers. 

Further weather updates and local access decisions will determine the immediate travel picture. Check the IMD Dehradun forecast and district warnings again before starting the next leg of a journey; this article records a dated snowfall spell, not a live road-status service.