Is K2 snowsure?
The snowiest week in K2 is week 2 of June. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week with 22 cm of snowfall. Check out the K2 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 K2
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 4 cm | 2.7 days |
| January | 5 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 9 cm | 4.0 days |
| March | 11 cm | 4.5 days |
| April | 16 cm | 4.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in K2 during May (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for K2 is 16 cm. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week. K2 prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 6821m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (4159m) is far below the middle elevation of K2. Frequent snowfalls are typical in K2 at the end of May. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 16cm. Be ready for very low temperatures with the normal maximum temperature in K2 in week four of May of just -18.3°C at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to -19.2°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.
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K2 Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in K2 and (2008 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in K2 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 K2 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 K2 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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