Kathmandu, December 27
The influence of a western wind and low-pressure system will bring cloudy weather, rainfall, and snowfall over the next two days, meteorologists have forecasted. Conditions starting this afternoon in Sudurpaschim are expected to gradually improve only from Sunday. The system will also cause light rain in the Kathmandu Valley.
According to senior meteorologist Min Kumar Aryal, light rain is likely in a few areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces this afternoon. Additionally, light snowfall is expected in some high-altitude and Himalayan regions of these provinces.
Tonight, light rain is forecast in parts of Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. The system will gradually move eastward, affecting the Kathmandu Valley as well.
While no rain is expected in Kathmandu today, cloudy skies are likely tonight, with light rain expected on Saturday, Aryal said.
“Tomorrow, Saturday, the entire country will experience general cloud cover. Light to moderate rain is expected in many areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces, as well as some hilly areas of Koshi Province. Other provinces may experience light rain in a few areas,” Aryal explained. “Kathmandu Valley is also likely to see light rain on Saturday.”
Light rain is classified as less than 10 millimeters, while moderate rain ranges between 10 and 50 millimeters.
Conditions are expected to improve gradually from Sunday, with minimal impact remaining. On Sunday, partial to general cloud cover is likely in hilly areas, especially in the west. Rainfall will be limited to a few hilly regions of Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces, with no significant rain expected elsewhere.
This system will increase cold temperatures, prompting meteorologists to advise precautions against the chill. The minimum temperature in Kathmandu Valley was measured at 4°C this morning at 5:45 am, and it is expected to drop further tomorrow.
