Kashmir has always been described through its seasons. Spring arrives with almond blossoms and soft sunlight. Summer brings green meadows, clear streams and the cool comfort of the mountains. Autumn paints the valley in gold, while winter covers its roofs and fields with snow. This changing rhythm has shaped the culture, economy and imagination of the people. But that rhythm is no longer as reliable as it once was. The signs of climate change are now visible in the valley’s everyday life. Winter