The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that the western and hilly regions of the country are likely to receive light to moderate rain and snowfall over the next 24 hours.

During the day, skies will remain generally cloudy in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and partly cloudy elsewhere. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is expected at a few places in the hilly areas of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and at one or two places in other hilly regions. Light rain is also likely at one or two places in the Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Tonight, skies will remain generally cloudy over the hilly regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, and partly cloudy elsewhere. Moderate rain or snowfall is expected at a few places in the hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.

The Division said that the country is currently experiencing a partial influence of westerly winds.