Is Mount Everest snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Everest is week 3 of August. There are typically 6.3 snowy days during this week with 65 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 | 0.6 days |
| January | 3 cm | 1.2 days |
| February | 6 cm | 2.2 days |
| March | 11 cm | 3.1 days |
| April | 18 cm | 4.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Everest during June (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Mount Everest is 43 cm. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week. Mount Everest typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of June at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 6564m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (5744m) is well bellow the mid altitude of Mount Everest. Very frequent snowfalls are typical in Mount Everest in the middle of June. Based on long term weather statistics for Mount Everest, five days with fresh snowfall per week is typical. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 43cm. Fairly cold temperatures with the typical maximum temperature in Mount Everest in week three of June of just -5.2°C at the mid altitude and minimum temperatures typically falling to -5.8°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h).
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Mount Everest Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Everest and (2007 – 2026).
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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