Uttarakhand Apr 5: Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, has seen a clear‑up in weather after two days of continuous heavy snowfall that had blanketed the holy township and surrounding areas under a thick layer of snow.
Reports from late March to early April 2026 describe Kedarnath Dham receiving fresh, heavy snowfall, piling up nearly 3–4 feet of snow over the shrine complex and Kedar Valley and pushing temperatures well below freezing. During that period, Uttarakhand Police and ITBP maintained round‑the‑clock patrols, while local authorities kept watch for avalanches and ensured basic services to the limited number of residents and staff.
After two days of the intense spell, skies over the mid and higher Himalayan belt of Uttarakhand have largely cleared, with the regional meteorological office noting a return to more stable conditions around Kedarnath, though residual snow cover and cold temperatures are expected to persist for several days. Officials said fresh weather forecasts are being monitored closely to plan for any follow‑up snowfall or travel disruptions as the region heads into the early‑season pilgrimage window.
