Western Low-Pressure System Affects Nepal, Bringing Fog and Potential Snowfall in High Mountains

Kathmandu. Currently, a western low-pressure system is influencing the western parts of Nepal.

Fog has enveloped a few areas in the Terai region. Generally cloudy conditions prevail in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with light snowfall/rain occurring in one or two places. Koshi and Madhesh provinces are experiencing partial cloudiness. 

On Monday, haze/fog will persist in some parts of the Terai region. The Himalayan regions of the country will generally be cloudy, with partial cloudiness in the remaining areas. There is a possibility of light snowfall/rain in one or two places in the Himalayan regions of the country.

On Tuesday, there is a possibility of light to moderate snowfall/rain in some parts of all Himalayan regions, which is expected to increase cold in those areas and likely impact daily life, tourism, trekking, health, as well as air and road transportation.