Mount Everest Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Everest during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Mount Everest is 6.3 in. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Mount Everest expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 21536 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (12960 ft is well bellow the middle elevation of Mount Everest. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Mount Everest at the start of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6.3 in. Be ready for very low temperatures with the normal maximum temperature in Mount Everest in week one of April of just 2°F at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to 0°F. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mainly light winds (average 16mph) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph two days per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one or two days during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow happen on average four days during this week every year. Read More