Pakistan FlagPakistanKarakoram Range7,952 m (26,089 ft)

Gasherbrum III Mountain Weather Forecast

Live high-altitude atmospheric downscaling for Gasherbrum III. Compare real-time ridge conditions against base camp staging points, track jet stream wind shear, and explore the 14-day summit window forecast.

Live Conditions35°45′34″ N, 76°38′36″ E

Gasherbrum III Mountain Weather Forecast

Downscaling atmospheric meteorological model for Gasherbrum III (7,952 m)...
🏔️ Topography & Atmosphere

Elevation & Oxygen Profile

At 7,952 meters, atmospheric pressure drops significantly compared to sea level. Effective oxygen intake is approximately 42% of sea level, requiring careful acclimatization.

Summit Height:7,952 m
Prominence:355 m
Coordinates:35°45′34″ N, 76°38′36″ E
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Objective Ridge Hazards

High-altitude ridges are subject to sudden localized convective storms and violent jet stream shear. Temperatures plunge rapidly with elevation at a standard lapse rate of -6.5°C per 1,000 meters of vertical ascent.

Gale Risk Threshold:> 50 km/h
Primary Hazard:Wind Chill & Whiteout
First Ascent:August 11, 1975
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