High mountain ranges around Mussoorie receive 1st snowfall

by azzayindia | November 22, 2008 at 08:17 am
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High mountain ranges around Mussoorie receive 1st snowfall

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MUSSOORIE, 20 Nov: The residents of Mussoorie were greeted today by inclement weather, raising the hopes of first snowfall of the season due to western disturbance active in the region.  The weather became extremely chilly and the town was greeted with rains and hail for a few hours. Chances of the first snowfall however eluded the town of Mussoorie. The incessant rain continued till late in the evening, keeping the hopes of snow alive till late in the evening.
However, Nag Tibba, the area of Devi Kol and the Himalayan range were the recipients of fresh snow today. The snow covered mountains presented a mesmerising view to the delight of the tourists. The honeymooners were especially a happy lot at the sight. Mrs and Mr Raj Khanna, a newly married tourist couple from Delhi, were of the view that this was exactly the reason they selected Mussoorie as their honeymoon destination. According to local resident of Mussoorie Vinay Chaturvedi, “With the coming of cold weather in Mussoorie, the residents expect better snowfall in comparison to last year.”
The chilly conditions forced people to take out their woollens. The liquor shops and bars in Mussoorie were the real beneficiaries of the weather, raking in considerable revenue as the tourists and locals thronged for a pint or two. 
The cloud cover looked ominous and tourists have extended their stay in Mussoorie in expectation of snow, tomorrow.

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Amy Judd

Is this a common occurance at this time of year? I have moved this to environment by the way...

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azzayindia

well the snowfall was early and the weather was inclement for only one day.The next day we had we add ample of clear sky and sunshine.It is common occurence for himalayas but not low lying peaks.This was an exception though.

the real snowfall sason will begin around 25th december.Hopefully this year we have white christmas,whatever it means.

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Mojoy

Hello azzayIndia, I am seriously contemplating moving to a place outside Mussoorie. Its 5km near Madarsoo. What I want to know is how is the weather in this place? Especially in May June? What about the view how is it?

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azzayindia

dear mojoy for more on the story go to this link

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/tourists-enthralled-heavy-snowfall-mussoorie

as for your shifting p[art where is madarsoo?


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josiemitchell

Yeah snow!

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Chilipress

beautiful though isn't it?

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