Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed respite from cold wave conditions on Wednesday following overcast skies in the valley and forecast of another spell of rain and snow later and on Thursday.
The weather conditions in the hilly region are also likely to bring a fresh spell of winter chill in the planes, including the national capital.
Over 2,500 trucks carrying essential supplies to the landlocked Kashmir Valley are stranded on the highway for the last four days.
The strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed for a second consecutive day due to the fresh snowfall in Bannihal sector and landslides in Ramsoo-Ramban.
After remaining closed for six days, the strategic highway was restored for one-way traffic on Monday.
Manali experienced a low of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius, while it was 1.8 degrees in Dharamsala, minus 5.8 degrees in Kufri and minus 1.3 degrees in Dalhousie.
Snow could be seen in certain areas of Shimla like the Mall Road, the Ridge, the US Club and Jakhu hills.
A rescue team was sent at the spot soon after information about them being stuck there was received, he said adding that all tourists were rescued safely after one-and-a-half hour operation.
Helicopter and ropeway services at Vaishno Devi shrine were also suspended following inclement weather conditions.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the hilly areas will also receive heavy snowfall in the next two days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued warning of rain and thunderstorm for several areas in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Moderate to heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley and rain in the Jammu division was forecast by the MET.
The weather department of Kashmir has predicted heavy snowfall for at least five days starting Saturday across Kashmir valley.
The MeT department has forecast heavy rainfall and snow in Jammu and Kashmir till Monday.
Due to bad weather/ Heavy snowfall, all flights have been cancelled, Srinagar Airport authorities said on Twitter.
Widespread snowfall in Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal, excitement among tourists
Parts of Kashmir, including the plains, received fresh snowfall which led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.
Drass was recorded the coldest in Jammu and Kashmir, at minus 24.8 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in the town remained below the freezing point at minus 9.8.
As the national capital reels under rains and gusty winds brought on by weather anomalies, North India shivers after a thick blanket of snow covered most of the upper reaches.
The Border Road Organisation has been pressed into clearing the highway, an official said.
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