Snow in Lahore
Feb 28, 2011
Bishop Hill

Snow has fallen in Lahore, apparently for the first time ever.

LAHORE: The city on Saturday received heavy rain and hailstorm measuring 4.5 millimetres, which carpeted several roads and sidewalks with snow sending a wave of cheerfulness among citizens.

The hailstorm, witnessed at isolated places in the city in the evening, was enjoyed by citizens especially children, who were seen forcing their parents to stop by footpaths to play with snow at Zafar Ali Road, Gulberg Main Boulevard and Davis Road.

There seems to be some doubt over whether it was snow or hail, but there are pictures of snowmen on the page linked. Comments under this video suggest that it was graupel, which seems to be something of a cross between the two.

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