Light rain and snow possible in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim today

Kathmandu, Feb 19: The weather today will remain generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous region and partly cloudy in the remaining places of the country. 

In addition, there is a possibility of light rain and snow at a few places in the hilly and mountainous region of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and at one or two places in the remaining hilly and mountainous region. Likewise, Fog and mist will occur at a few places over the Terai region during the morning, according to the 8:00 am bulletin by the Weather Forecasting Division.

Tonight, generally cloudy conditions will prevail over the mountainous region of the country. Partly cloudy conditions will prevail over the Tarai region of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces and hilly region of Madhesh Province as well as the remaining hilly region, while the Tarai region of other provinces will remain mainly fair. There is a chance of light rain and snow at one or two isolated places over the high hilly and mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. Fog will occur at a few places over the Tarai region.

Meanwhile, meteorological analysis by the Division states that at present there is influence of the westerly low pressure system in Nepal.(RSS)