There is news circulating on social media about possible snowfall in Islamabad, particularly on the top of Islamabad’s Margalla Hills.
At Pakistan Connect, we fact-checked this information and found out that the viral post about expected snowfall in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills is completely false.
The Fake news
A post was shared in which it was written, “Islamabad’s Margalla Hills Expected to get Snowfall this week” with a caption “Islamabadians. Snow is coming”.
Prior to our fact check, netizens were trolling the platform with comments like “Source=trust me”.
Here are the official sources which confirm no such weather activity in the near future.
Pakistan Meteorological Department Islamabad’s forecast
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department’s National Weather Forecasting Center, Islamabad, “Dry weather is expected over most parts of the country, while cold (very cold during night/morning) in upper areas. Smog (while shallow fog in patches during morning/night) may develop over few plain areas of Punjab,” and this weather pattern will prevail till Tuesday, 18 November, 2025.
Today’s Islamabad Forecast
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, on Thursday, “Dry weather is expected in Islamabad and surroundings, while cold during morning and night.”
Fortnightly weather update by Accuweather
According to independent weather platform Accuweather, Islamabad’s weather is expected to be on the dry side with high temperatures ranging from 24°C on 13th November to 30°C on 22nd November.
Islamabad’s weather update for the month of November
According to independent weather platform timeanddate, Islamabad’s weather is expected to be on the dry side with high temperatures ranging from 25°C on 13th November to 25°C on 27th November.
What are the preconditions for snowfall to happen in Islamabad?
Snow forms in the atmosphere when water vapour freezes into ice crystals at temperatures below 0°C (32°F). For snow to occur, two primary conditions must be met: low temperatures in the atmosphere and sufficient moisture in the air.
As per the data provided earlier, both of these preconditions are unlikely to be met for snowfall to happen in Islamabad this November.
