KATHMANDU: The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has announced that westerly winds, along with a low-pressure system, are currently impacting the weather across the country.
The Division reports that the hilly regions are experiencing partly to generally cloudy skies, while the rest of the country remains partly cloudy to mostly clear.
This afternoon, the weather will be partly cloudy to mainly clear in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.
The hilly areas may also experience partly cloudy to mainly clear skies.
There is a possibility of light snowfall in the mountainous areas of Gandaki Province, which will be partly to generally cloudy with a chance of light snowfall in one or two places.
Tonight, light snowfall is expected in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of the country.
The Division has warned that, due to the influence of the western low-pressure system, cloudy weather and rainfall are likely to begin tomorrow.
The Division has advised the public to take necessary precautions, as light snowfall is possible in one or two locations in the high hilly and mountainous regions within the next 24 hours.
Additionally, mist and fog are expected in some parts of the Terai and Valley in the morning, which could temporarily and partially disrupt daily life, health, transport, and aviation.