Is Mount Everest snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Everest is week 3 of August. There are typically 6.4 snowy days during this week with 72 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Everest Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Mount Everest
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 2 cm | 0.7 days |
| January | 3 cm | 1.3 days |
| February | 7 cm | 2.3 days |
| March | 11 cm | 3.2 days |
| April | 19 cm | 4.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Everest during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Mount Everest is 35 cm. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week.Mount Everest prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 6564m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (4469m) is a long way below the middle elevation of Mount Everest. Very snowy weather in Mount Everest at the start of May. Based on long term weather statistics for Mount Everest, five or six days with fresh is typical. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 35cm. Get prepaired for very low temperatures with the normal maximum temperature in Mount Everest in week one of May of just -13.4°C at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to -14.3°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.
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Mount Everest Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Everest and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Everest are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Mount Everest are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mount Everest are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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