Prevailing cold conditions intensified in Uttarakhand following the rain and snowfall at higher reaches during past 24 hours. Met department has issued an alert for heavy snowfall in Kumaun region today. Peaks in Chamoli and Uttarkashi districts of Garhwal region has been covered with snow. Normal life has been affected in remote areas of the state.<br />''<br />''Snowfall in Nainital affected road communication this morning. Water and electric supply to the city has been disrupted following heavy snowfall in the district. However, tourists in the lake city are enjoying the snowfall.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Due to the ongoing active western disturbance, the high altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh including state capital Shimla have been receiving intermittent and continuous snowfall since yesterday, disrupting normal life.<br />''<br />''Major tourist destinations located at high hills including Shimla town experiencing moderate to heavy snowfall. Solan also received season first snowfall, today.  Peaks of the state are covered with a white sheets of snow. State capital Shimla recorded a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature in the state was minus 6.9 degrees Celsius from Keylong.<br />''<br />''In the snow-affected areas, several arterial roads including 3 National Highways have been blocked, while many areas are facing disruption of power and drinking water supply. All the district administrations of high-altitude areas have deployed manpower and machinery on a war footing to clear the snow from the roads.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, in view of the possibility of icebergs falling in Lahaul Spiti and Kullu districts, the district administration has advised people to take precautions.<br />''<br />''In snow-hit areas, the police and district administration have appealed to the people to take precautions while stepping out of the home.<br />''<br />''The Meteorological Center has predicted snowfall in the medium and high altitude areas for today as well. While tomorrow the weather is expected to remain clear.<br />