Chilly Nights-Pleasant Days Ahead For Delhi: No Rainfall Likely
Key Takeaways:
- Fog has cleared across Delhi/NCR with visibility staying above 1000 m.
- Temperatures are near normal, with warmer nights and pleasant daytime conditions.
- No major system will affect Delhi until the weekend.
- Light rain may reach nearby states on Feb 10, but Delhi has very low chances of rainfall.
Weather conditions have improved significantly over Delhi/NCR. Day temperatures are hovering in the mid-20s, and night temperatures have risen to double digits. The maximum temperature yesterday was 22.9°C, very close to normal. The minimum temperature this morning was 10.2°C, a rise of 2°C from yesterday. A similar temperature pattern is expected over the next two days. Visibility conditions remained good across the region, including at Palam Airport. The lowest visibility stayed at 1000 m or more, and the RVR remained around 2000 m for all runways. No fog was recorded today after a prolonged foggy and misty spell over the past several days.
There is no active weather system affecting Delhi and its suburbs until the approaching weekend. Surface winds are likely to be stronger than normal, slightly increasing the chill factor during the night and early morning hours. Abundant sunshine is expected today and tomorrow, leading to pleasantly warm daytime conditions. Due to the core of a strong westerly jet, scattered high clouds may appear on Saturday, February 7. Sunshine may reduce slightly but will remain sufficient to keep the day comfortable.
A fresh western disturbance is likely to approach the Western Himalayas on the night of February 8, 2026. It may induce a cyclonic circulation over North Punjab and northwest Rajasthan on February 9. During February 8 and 9, weather activity will remain confined to the hills. By February 10, clouds and light rain may extend to the foothills and northern parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Delhi will lie on the outer periphery of the system, with an east-west trough in proximity. The change in wind pattern may raise night temperatures to double digits and marginally suppress daytime temperatures. The capital city has a very bleak chance of receiving any winter showers during this period. However, the forecast will need updating over the weekend in case of any change in weather conditions.
