Kathmandu. Nepal Meteorological Department, Weather Forecasting Division has forecasted the weather conditions for the next five days.

According to Rojan Lamichhane, meteorologist of the department, there is a partial influence of western wind in the country, so there is a possibility of partial change from today and rain and snow from Wednesday.

“Until next Friday, the weather will change in different parts of the country and there is a possibility of rain and snowfall. Today, the weather will be partly cloudy in the Himalayan areas and the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the region,” he said.

According to the department, on Tuesday, there will be partial rain in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki as well as in the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. During that period, there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall at one or two places in the Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

From Wednesday to Friday, it will be cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly areas of the country and there may be rain and snow in some places, the department said.

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in some places of Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini regions on Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, it is predicted that there may be rain and snow in the Himalayan and hilly areas of various provinces.

The department has also asked to take necessary precautions keeping in mind the weather forecast. Due to rain and snowfall, the daily life, tourism, mountain climbing, road and air transport may be affected, so the division has requested all concerned to take necessary preparations by taking updated weather information.