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How much snowfall does northern Uttarakhand receive during winter?
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Bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India.
In the northern regions of Uttarakhand, it is common to receive between 10 and 15 feet (3 to 5 meters) of snowfall during the winter months, specifically between December and March.1
At higher elevations within the Kumaun Himalayas, the climate is characterized by a permanent snow line starting between 9,000 and 14,000 feet (2,750 and 4,300 meters). Above 14,000 feet, the mountains remain covered in snow throughout the entire year.2