Key Takeaways:

• Light rain and snowfall are likely in parts of the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces
• Generally cloudy weather is expected across hill and mountain areas nationwide, while the Terai will remain partly cloudy
• Nepal remains under the influence of monsoon winds and partial westerly systems
• Kathmandu is expected to record 28–30°C, while Jomsom will remain among the coolest locations at 19–21°C

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1 Light rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces on Thursday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The department said similar weather conditions are possible at one or two places in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. Generally cloudy conditions are forecast across the country's Himalayan and hilly regions, while the Terai is expected to remain partly cloudy. Tonight, the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati are expected to remain generally cloudy. The corresponding regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim are likely to stay partly cloudy, while the Terai will remain mostly clear. Meteorologists have forecast light rain or snowfall at one or two locations in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces during the night. The department said the monsoon trough remains near its normal position, while Nepal continues to experience the influence of monsoon winds along with partial influence from westerly winds. City temperatures Kathmandu is forecast to record a maximum temperature of 28–30°C and a minimum of 19–21°C, with a 30 percent chance of rain during the day and 20 percent at night. Pokhara is expected to see 29–31°C during the day and 21–23°C at night, with a 30 percent chance of rain during the day and 20 percent at night. Dhangadhi and Biratnagar are forecast to remain mainly fair, with maximum temperatures of 32–34°C. Jumla is expected to record 24–26°C during the day and 10–12°C at night, while Jomsom will remain comparatively cool at 19–21°C and 11–13°C, respectively.