The Meteorological Department has released its latest forecast for the Tricity region. Residents should prepare for a mix of slightly warmer days and persistently cold nights over the coming week.
Temperature Trends for the Week
Daytime temperatures will show a mild increase. Maximum temperatures are likely to hover between 22 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius during the next five days. However, minimum temperatures will stay low. They will range from 5 degrees Celsius to 6 degrees Celsius.
This pattern indicates a gradual rise in daytime warmth. But the winter chill will remain intact at night, especially during the early morning hours.
Detailed Day-by-Day Forecast
Here is what the weather looks like for each day:
- January 18: Expect partly cloudy skies with moderate to dense fog. The maximum temperature will be around 22°C. The minimum will drop to 6°C.
- January 19: Skies will turn mostly cloudy with dense fog. Temperatures may rise slightly. The high could touch 23°C, while the low stays at 6°C.
- January 20: The foggy trend continues. Conditions will be mostly cloudy with dense fog. The maximum temperature is expected around 22°C. The minimum may dip to 5°C.
- January 21: Forecast remains largely similar. Dense fog under mostly cloudy skies is likely. Temperatures will range between 23°C and 5°C.
- January 22: Weather may improve slightly during the day with partly cloudy skies. But moderate to dense fog is still expected in morning and late-night hours. The maximum could reach 24°C. The minimum will stay around 5°C.
Recent Observations and Humidity
The Chandigarh weather observatory recorded data on January 17. It showed a maximum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. This was about 4 degrees Celsius above the normal level. The minimum temperature was 6 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average.
Relative humidity remained high at a maximum of 94 percent. This indicates favorable conditions for fog formation across the region.
Commuters Advised to Exercise Caution
With dense fog predicted on most days, visibility will reduce significantly. The Met department advises commuters to exercise caution while driving. This is particularly important during early morning and late-night hours.
Drivers should use fog lights and maintain safe speeds. Pedestrians should also take extra care when moving around in low visibility conditions.
