India, Dec. 22 -- Bengaluru residents were greeted by misty roads and a noticeable winter nip in the early hours as cold conditions intensified across large parts of Karnataka. While the state is largely headed for dry weather, plunging night temperatures and early-morning fog are setting the tone for the week, especially in the capital and northern districts.

In Bengaluru and surrounding areas, the next 24 to 48 hours are expected to remain mostly clear during the day, but fog or mist is very likely during early morning hours, the weather department said.

Day temperatures are expected to hover around a pleasant 27 degrees Celsius, while nights will stay cool at around 15 degrees Celsius, making it sweater weather for early risers and l...