In Jammu & Kashmir, the strategic 300 Km Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the vehicular traffic for 2nd consecutive day yesterday due to fresh snow accumulation at Banihal-Qazigund stretch besides frequent shooting stones and landslides occurring at several places on Ramban-Banihal stretch on highway. <br />''  <br />'' While weather improved since yesterday afternoon in Kashmir and by evening in Jammu region, the MeT department has predicted wet weather again from February 5 to 7 in Kashmir and elsewhere in the State.<br />''  <br />'' MeT department predicted that Western Disturbance is likely to affect Valley especially Pir Panchal region from February 5 which may continue till February 7. They said moderate snowfall is likely to occur across the Valley especially in Pir Panchal areas from next Tuesday to Thursday.<br />''  <br />'' AIR correspondent reports that in a tragic incident, three persons died after a snow avalanche struck Aru area of south Kashmir's Pahalgam area in Anantnag district yesterday. The deceased were clearing snow from the road at Gudkhamb Aru point when the incident took place. <br />''  <br />'' Meanwhile, traffic officials said that subject to fair weather and road condition, only stranded vehicles on the national highway will be cleared on priority. Travellers have been advised to confirm the status of the road from traffic control units before proceeding for the day long travel.<br />