Westerly winds bring chances of light rain and snowfall to parts of Nepal

Kathmandu, November 7, 2026 — Nepal is experiencing a partial influence of westerly winds, with cloudy conditions and chances of light rain and snowfall forecast in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

The MFD said mountainous areas of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces will remain partly cloudy, while weather in the other provinces will generally be fair.

This afternoon, hilly and mountainous areas across the country are expected to see partly cloudy conditions. The remaining areas are likely to have clear weather.

Light rainfall and snowfall are possible at one or two places in the mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Similar light precipitation is also forecast at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Tonight, mountainous and hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces are expected to remain cloudy, while weather elsewhere will generally be fair. Light rain and snowfall are likely at one or two places in the mountainous areas of Koshi Province.

The division has also warned that mist and fog may develop in some Tarai areas and the Kathmandu Valley during the morning.