KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13 Rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely in parts of Nepal's Himalayan and hilly regions on Tuesday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Moderate rain or snowfall is likely at a few places in the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces and at one or two places in the remaining Himalayan and hilly areas. The Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim will remain generally cloudy, while the remaining Himalayan and hilly regions are expected to see partly cloudy conditions. The weather will remain mainly fair across the Terai. Tonight, generally cloudy conditions will persist in the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim, with partly cloudy skies in other Himalayan areas. The hilly and Terai regions are expected to remain mainly fair. Light rain or snowfall is likely at one or two places in the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim tonight. The division said the country is currently under the partial influence of westerly and monsoon winds. In Kathmandu, the maximum temperature is forecast to reach 26–28 degrees Celsius, with a 10 per cent chance of rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The minimum temperature tonight is expected to range from 14 to 16 degrees Celsius, with partly cloudy conditions. Dadeldhura is forecast to record a maximum of 21–23 degrees Celsius, with a 10 per cent chance of thunderstorms, while Jumla and Jiri each have a 20 per cent chance of light rain with thunderstorms. Their maximum temperatures are expected to reach 20–22 degrees and 21–23 degrees Celsius, respectively. Birendranagar and Biratnagar are expected to record the highest maximum temperatures among the listed cities, at 33–35 degrees Celsius. Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa and Simara are forecast to reach 32–34 degrees Celsius. Jumla and Jomsom are expected to record the lowest overnight temperatures, at 4–6 degrees Celsius. Morning mist is forecast in Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa, Simara and Biratnagar.