Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Western Winds Bring Clouds: Nepal braces for light rain and snowfall



KATHMANDU: Partly to generally cloudy skies will dominate the weather landscape across the entire country today.

There’s a possibility of light rain in specific areas, with Koshi Province and Sudur Pashchim Province likely to experience scattered showers.

Additionally, hilly regions in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces may witness light rain, while high hilly and mountainous areas could see sporadic light snowfall.

Tonight’s Forecast

Expect partly to generally cloudy conditions in hilly areas, while the Terai regions will experience mainly fair to partly cloudy skies.

Light rain is anticipated in certain hilly regions, including Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudur Pashchim Provinces.

High hilly and mountainous regions could also experience light snowfall.

Meteorological Analysis

The current weather conditions in Nepal are influenced by western winds.

Meteorologist Ganga Nagarkoti from the Meteorological Division anticipates a positive shift in weather conditions by Monday evening.

The impact of the Westerly wind has resulted in the existing cloud cover affecting various regions.

Forecast Heading into the Week

As we move towards Monday evening, meteorological experts foresee an improvement in the weather. The influence of the western wind is expected to wane, potentially leading to clearer skies and more stable atmospheric conditions.

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