The temperature readings during the beginning of this winter season were mild, with no significant instances of winter rains and snowfall in November and December last year.
About two weeks into the month of December one of the coldest months of the year, there should have been at least some moderate snow on the Himalayan peaks, but hardly any snow at all due to the absence of a strong Western Disturbance.
For the upcoming winter season, a "Triple Dip La Nina" appears to be in the offing, and better yet, current sea surface temperatures show a strong La Nina event.