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Dehradun: After a brief dry spell, temperatures are likely to plunge in Uttarakhand with higher reaches in the Himalayan state expected to receive heavy snowfall. Low-lying areas are expected to witness rain on January 21 and 22.The regional meteorological centre on Friday issued a ‘yellow’ warning stating heavy snowfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh districts on January 21 and 22.“A fresh western disturbance will affect state’s weather on January 21 and 22. High-altitude places will receive snowfall while the foothills and low-lying areas will witness overcast conditions along with intermittent rain activity,” said Bikram Singh, director, regional meteorological centre.Met officials said that mercury will witness substantial drop across the state following snow and rain activity. At present, both maximum and minimum temperatures in hills and plains of Uttarakhand are settling above normal level.According to Bikram Singh, the day’s temperature will “plunge by at least three to four degrees while night temperatures will also come down.”.