KATHMANDU, JANUARY 28
Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions.
According to the weather outlook issued at 8:00 am, mostly cloudy conditions are prevailing in the high hilly and Himalayan regions, while generally cloudy weather has been reported across the remaining hilly and Terai areas.
Moderate rainfall is likely at some places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Light rainfall may occur in a few places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Madhesh provinces, as well as at one or two locations in the Terai region of Koshi Province. The high hilly and Himalayan regions may also witness moderate rainfall or snowfall at some places.
During the night, weather conditions are expected to turn partly cloudy in the hilly and Himalayan regions, while the remaining areas are likely to remain mainly fair. Light snowfall or rainfall may occur at one or two places in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
In the Kathmandu Valley, moderate rainfall is expected during the day, with maximum temperatures ranging between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. Nighttime conditions are forecast to remain partly cloudy, with minimum temperatures between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists said the prevailing weather pattern is likely to continue as long as the westerly system remains active, advising residents, particularly in high-altitude regions, to remain cautious due to possible rain and snowfall.