Shimla and higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced dry conditions on December 13, 2025, with no recent snowfall reported despite forecasts for light snow.
Himachal Pradesh saw no rain between December 1 and 11 - total shortfall due to extended dry weather tied to climate shifts plus fading western systems. In colder zones such as Tabo, lows dipped to minus six degrees, while other spots stayed around eleven above zero; highs reached twenty-five in warmer valleys including Paonta Sahib - with little shift since yesterday. By evening on the 13th, thick mist rolled into parts of Bilaspur along with Mandi.
Light showers or flurries might hit scattered spots in Chamba’s upper areas, also Kinnaur, Kullu, plus Lahaul-Spiti around Dec 13–14 - yet Shimla city stays clear till the 17th. Moving into week two (Dec 19–25), higher zones may get slight to medium wet spells; however, snowy holidays in Shimla seem unlikely based on past patterns and AccuWeather outlooks. Mercury levels are expected to fall by 2 to 4 degrees up in the elevated regions within days.
Hospitality sectors anticipate tourist influx if snow arrives, but the dry December, unlike the 2016 pre-Christmas snow, raises concerns over water security and shifting winter patterns due to deforestation and pollution. Areas like Kufri and Narkanda offer picturesque views even without fresh snow, with cold nights boosting Yuletide spirit. Travelers should prepare for icy roads if precipitation hits higher reaches.