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🇰🇪 Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) Snow Forecast

Issued: 23 May 2026Next 6 days: 160cm fresh snowSnow depth: 291cm top / 108cm bottom

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Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (5199m)		-2°C	0 km/h	291cm
Bottom (2456m)		1°C	2 km/h	108cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga)! Expect 84cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.

Days 4–6

The outstanding weather continues with an additional 76cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.

Extended Outlook

The long-range forecast for Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 291cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Sat 23 May			Sun 24 May			Mon 25 May			Tue 26 May			Wed 27 May			Thu 28 May
6-Day Forecast	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night
Weather
Summary	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow
Wind (km/h)	0	3	3	1	3	1	3	2	0	3	2	1	2	3	1	1	0	0
Snow (cm)	—	—	35	—	—	21	—	—	28	—	—	21	—	—	29	—	—	26
Rain (mm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Max Temp (°C)	-2	-1	-3	-1	-2	-4	-2	-2	-3	-2	0	-4	-1	-2	-4	-2	-2	-4
Min Temp (°C)	-4	-3	-4	-3	-6	-6	-3	-6	-5	-3	-5	-6	-3	-5	-5	-6	-3	-5
Wind Chill (°C)	-4	-5	-6	-3	-7	-6	-4	-7	-6	-3	-6	-8	-3	-5	-5	-7	-5	-7
Humidity (%)	34	31	30	50	45	42	42	40	46	33	49	36	45	43	36	32	43	34
Freeze Lvl (m)	8	495	162	253	92	496	6	403	102	35	452	440	139	190	378	280	111	236

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