KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 9
Westerly winds are currently impacting Nepal's weather, leading to varied conditions across the country, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division.
During the day, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces are expected to have generally to mostly cloudy skies, while the rest of the country will see partly to generally cloudy conditions. Light to moderate rain is anticipated in certain areas of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with light rain possible in a few hilly regions.
In higher elevations, light to moderate snowfall is forecasted for many parts of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Some areas in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces may also experience light snowfall, the MFD said.
Tonight, Karnali Province and the hilly regions are expected to have partly to generally cloudy skies, while other areas will be partly cloudy to mostly clear. Light rain is likely in isolated spots in Karnali and the hilly regions, with snowfall projected for high hilly and mountainous areas in Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, along with a slight chance of snow in high-altitude regions of Koshi and Bagmati.