Some older residents of the Nilgiris recall an unusual weather event in the early 20th century (around 1905 or 1930s) when they claim a "hailstorm" was so intense that it blanketed the ground in white, resembling snow. However, hailstones are ice pellets, not snowflakes. Meteorologists confirm that no measurable snowfall has ever been recorded in Ooty's official weather history.

In places like Thalaikundha , the water can freeze, and rising mist creates a surreal, snowy appearance.

Despite its high altitude of approximately 2,240 meters, Ooty is located in the tropical southern region of India. Snow requires a specific combination of sub-zero temperatures and high atmospheric moisture that Ooty's geography typically does not support.