Two reasons: Hailstorms and Freezing Fog.
If you’ve ever Googled “Snow in Ooty,” you’ve entered a rabbit hole of confusion. As someone who just returned from a freezing trip to the Nilgiris, let me clear the air once and for all. snow in ooty
The Great Ooty Snow Myth: What Happens When the "Queen of Hill Stations" Cries Frost? Two reasons: Hailstorms and Freezing Fog
Every January, when the temperature dips to 0°C or -2°C, the mist rolls in. The vegetation gets covered in thick, white Rime Ice . It looks exactly like snow. The grass crunches under your feet. The trees look like crystal chandeliers. Tourists scream, "It’s snowing!" and the photos go viral on Instagram. snow in ooty