(Tribune)
Weather conditions worsened last evening as the upper Manali region experienced a fresh spell of snow, while the lower parts were lashed by rain today.The lower area also had snow, but it was so mild that it melted within a few hours.Dark clouds remained hovering over the region which resulted in the snowfall in higher reaches this afternoon.The Rohtang Pass also received a heavy snowfall. The entire higher reaches, including the Pir Panjal ranges, Marhi, Gulaba, Kothi, Dhundi, Bhrighu slopes, Hamta ski slopes, the Chanderkhani Pass, also received a moderate to heavy snow.
The famous ski slopes of the Solang valley also experienced a fresh spell of snow. Hundreds of tourists rushed to the valley where a festival-like atmosphere prevailed as tourists were seen enjoying snow-related activities such as skiing, riding yaks, zorbing, throwing snowballs on each others and clicking photographs.
