The 2016 North Indian Ocean Cyclone Season The three names for tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones all refer to storms with the same characteristics and can bring harm to climbers and others. The titles reflect regional differences in describing the same phenomena. Hurricanes originate in the Atlantic Basin. Typhoons in the Pacific and Cyclones
Read MoreSpring Trekking Weather, Nepal, April and May. Spring tends to be popular for trekkers through Nepal as it precedes the monsoon season which generally starts in June. We will briefly look at the weather patterns for Western Nepal where the treks begin for the Annapurna Circuit. Then, Central Nepal, in the vicinity of Kathmandu and
Read MoreNepal best spring trekking weather lies ahead this spring in Nepal. From mid-March to May, the weather will be fairly consistent: clear mornings with occasional afternoon clouds. Warmth, thanks to intensifying sun rays, and rain (snow- depending on freezing levels), primarily from quick, convective storm cells, will frequent the forecast. Most of the high passes
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