Winter in Punjab-Chandigarh enters final phase: Cold winds, bright sunshine today, no rain expected

February 20, 2026

The cold wave in Punjab and Chandigarh has now reached its final stages. Temperatures will begin to rise. However, today, Friday, strong icy winds will blow from the mountains. Due to this, despite the bright sunshine during the day, a chill will be felt.

The minimum temperature may drop slightly. The weather will remain dry. There is no rain or other activity until the 25th. The maximum temperature has increased by 1 degree in the last 24 hours, which is 3.5 degrees above normal. The highest temperature of 27.6 was recorded at Bhakra Dam, Rupnagar.

Fog recorded in Amritsar

There is no weather activity in the state now. The weather will remain clear in the coming days. However, dense fog was recorded in Amritsar on Thursday, with visibility less than 100 meters. The lowest temperature in the plains was recorded at 7.8 degrees in Amritsar. Maximum temperatures ranged from 24.9 degrees to 27.6 degrees.

Temperatures will remain like this until February 26th

According to the Meteorological Department, there is no rainfall activity until February 26th. During this period, maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 22-26°C in the northern and eastern parts of the state. Temperatures may reach 26-28°C in the central, western, and southeastern regions. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain above normal throughout the state this week.

2. Minimum temperatures in the state are expected to remain between 8-10°C this week. Minimum temperatures in the state are expected to remain around normal this week.

Minimum temperatures will rise by 2 to 3 degrees

Meteorological Department Director Surendra Pal Singh stated that the weather in the state is expected to remain dry. Minimum temperatures may gradually increase by 2-3°C over the next seven days.