Weather likely to remain fair throughout country today

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 30: The Westerly wind is currently influencing the country's weather, resulting in partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati, and Karnali provinces, while the rest of the country remains mostly clear.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, foggy conditions persist in many parts of the Tarai. There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two locations in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.

Tonight, the weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while other areas will experience clear skies. Similarly, on Friday, the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces will see partly cloudy conditions, with fair weather prevailing elsewhere.

The Department has forecast light snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces over the next 24 hours. It also warned that fog is likely to occur in many parts of the Tarai on Friday morning, potentially impacting daily life, agriculture, health, transportation, and aviation.

Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious and take necessary precautions.