Schools in Kullu and Shimla will reopen on February 13, authorities said. (FILE)

District administrations of Himachal Pradesh's Kullu and Shimla have declared a two-day holiday for schools in the region due to heavy snowfall.

Schools will reopen on February 13, authorities said.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from February 13.

The IMD also forecast heavy rain, snow or thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.