Srinagar recorded the first snowfall of the season as most areas in the Valley and its plains received overnight snow and rains that provided much—needed relief from the intense cold as the mercury rose due to cloud cover. Due to the cloudy sky, the night temperature at most places in Kashmir division rose, providing relief to the people from the intense cold conditions. A MeT spokesman said that Srinagar recorded two-inches of snow since last night. Srinagar-Jammu highway, connecting Kashmir with rest of the world, was suspended for traffic last evening after rains and snow.