Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand had heavy snowfall on Friday evening. Subsequently, the temperature plummeted at most places across the Himalayan region.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Thursday forecast heavy to very heavy snowfall in the hilly districts of Uttarakhand for two days, Friday and Saturday.

Rain was also forecast for the tourist hill stations like Mussoorie, Nainital and Chakrata.

On Friday evening, Himachal Pradesh's Kufri had snowfall to the delight of the tourists. In Uttarakhand, Harsil received fresh snowfall.

The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand had snowfall earlier this month leading to cold wave conditions in the region around.