LUCKNOW, Dec. 15 -- The onset of colder winter conditions in the state capital is likely to be delayed by at least another week, even as foggy mornings continue to affect visibility, meteorologists said on Monday.

"Western disturbances generally trigger winter conditions in north India, but the present one is not strong enough to carry cold air," explained Mohammad Danish, a scientist with the meteorological department. The system allows sunlight to stream through unimpeded, keeping days warm despite the calendar marching toward the year's end. "Overall, the weather will stay dry and not particularly chilly. However, foggy mornings will persist, especially in the early hours."

The state capital recorded a minimum temperature of 11 degre...