<span style="color: #222222;">The weatherman on Friday issued red alert for heavy to very heavy rains and snow across Jammu and Kashmir</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">. </span><span style="color: #222222;">AIR Jammu Correspondent reports that the Metrological Department issued Red Colour (be vigilant) weather warning for J&K form today till January 8. Currently, it is snowing at most places of Kashmir and hilly areas of Jammu while raining at a few places of Jammu region. The MeT department expect further increase in rain/snow intensity as the day progresses with main intensity of heavy to very heavy rain/snow during tonight and January 8th. <br />''<br />''There would be gradual improvement in the weather from January 9th Morning onwards in J&K. The MeT Official said the weather system may affect surface and air transportation, mainly on Saturday and may cause avalanche/landslide in vulnerable spots. The MeT office has urged people not to venture in avalanche prone areas, follow traffic advisory seriously as well as maintain proper ventilation of their rooms.</span><br />