Punjab & Chandigarh – Today, Punjab and Chandigarh will see dry, clear weather. Chilly winds from snowfall in the hills are lowering temperatures across plains, though urban areas remain sunny. Light fog lingers on highways.
Expect mild sunlight in most parts of Punjab today, offering slight relief from recent biting cold. Northern winds are widening the gap between daytime highs and nighttime lows, a trend likely to continue.
Despite early January, winter hasn’t hit last year’s peaks yet. The day-night temperature swing is stark.
Bathinda: Daytime max hit 18.0°C (highest in state).
SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr): Nighttime low of 6.7°C (state’s coldest).
Here’s the temperature status for major Punjab cities:
| City | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | 14.6 | 8.8 |
| Patiala | 14.6 | 11.2 |
| Chandigarh | 13.0 | 9.5 |
| Pathankot | 13.3 | 8.8 |
| Bathinda | 18.0 | 12.8 |
The weather department warns of intensifying cold ahead, driven by ongoing hill snowfall.