Is Hkakabo Razi snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hkakabo Razi is week 4 of April. There are typically 6.0 snowy days during this week with 61 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hkakabo Razi 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 Hkakabo Razi
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 7 cm | 2.0 days |
| January | 13 cm | 2.6 days |
| February | 23 cm | 4.0 days |
| March | 38 cm | 5.1 days |
| April | 54 cm | 5.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hkakabo Razi during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Hkakabo Razi is 40 cm. There are typically 6.1 snowy days during this week. Hkakabo Razi prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 5119m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4505m) is far below the mid altitude of Hkakabo Razi. Reliably snowy weather is normal in Hkakabo Razi in the middle of May. Based on long term weather stats for Hkakabo Razi, expect six days with fresh snowfalls. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 40cm. Temperatures should typically stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Hkakabo Razi during week two of May is -3.4°C while the average minimum temperature is just -4.3°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 22km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week.
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Hkakabo Razi Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hkakabo Razi and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hkakabo Razi 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 Hkakabo Razi 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 Hkakabo Razi 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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