The weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim provinces this afternoon, while other areas are likely to see mainly fair to partly cloudy skies, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at a few places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Sudurpaschim, and at one or two places elsewhere. Light snowfall is also likely at one or two places in the high-hill and mountainous regions of the country.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. Other parts of the country are expected to see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely at a few places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, and at one or two places in the rest of the country. Light rain or snowfall is also likely at one or two places in the high-hill and mountainous regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Currently, the country is under the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.