Partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected over Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Tuesday, while the Tarai will see mostly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

The division said moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. Similar conditions are expected at a few places in other hilly and Himalayan areas, with isolated rainfall possible in the Tarai of Koshi Province.

During the night, the Himalayan region will remain generally cloudy, with partly cloudy conditions in the hills and mostly fair weather in the Tarai.

Light rain or snowfall with thunder and lightning is likely at a few places in Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces, and at one or two places elsewhere.

Meteorologists said the current weather pattern is influenced by westerly winds along with local systems.