Nepal is currently experiencing the partial influence of westerly winds, a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere, and a low-pressure area near the eastern region of the country.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across the country this afternoon.
There is a possibility of light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, as well as snowfall at a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province. Similar weather conditions are also likely at one or two places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali Province and Sudurpashchim Province, as well as in a few areas of the Terai region of Lumbini Province.
Tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and similar areas across the country, while the remaining parts will see partly cloudy skies.
The division said there is a possibility of light rain with thunder and lightning, along with snowfall at one or two places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, as well as in some areas of the Terai region of Lumbini Province.