Weather Forecast 21 september 09 - Cho Oyu - Himalaya 2009
Posted in Hvitserk-Cho Oyu 2009 | By Marc |
Explanation of the image:
The Tibetan Plateau and a portion of the Himalayan Mountain chain are captured in this Multi-angle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR) true-color and stereo images from May 14, 2000.
On the left side of the image is the Tibetan Plateau, the highest plateau on Earth and often called the “Roof of the World.” Near the lower left is lake Paiku Co, at an altitude of 4591 meters.
The border between Tibet and Nepal marks the eastern extent of the magnificent Himalayan Mountains, home to many of the world’s highest peaks. Himalaya is a Sanskrit word meaning “the Abode of Snow.” Mt. Everest (8848 meters) and Mt. Makalu (8481 meters) are visible near the top center of the image.
Further to the south is the Mahabharat Range, separated from the Himalayas by the “River of Gold,” the Sun Kosi. Rounding out our tour from north to south, on the righthand side of the image, is the densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plain of northern India.
Image and text courtesy NASA/GSFC/JPL,
Forecast
Today, 21 september
General weather conditions:
the start of the day still possible a shower/snow but this risk should disappear quite soon, afternoon/evening: increasing sunny spells.
Wind conditions:
the wind average speed: 4-6m/s. No significant change. (between 6-7000m)
Temperatures:
Maximum: -8/-10°C Minima: -14/-16°C
Tomorrow, 22 september 2009
General weather conditions:
no precipitation, sunny spells: overall good conditions
Wind conditions:
Wind, average speed: 4-6m/s. No significant change. (between 6-7000m)
Temperatures:
Maximum: -11/-13°C Minima: -14/-17°C
Monday, 23 september 2009
General weather conditions:
Possibly some more clouds but still no significant precipitation, in between short sunny spells
Wind conditions:
The wind increases a little: from 4-6m/s to 6-8m/s. Increasing risk for frostbite.
Temperatures:
Maximum: -10/-13°C Minima: -14/-16°C