Pakistan FlagPakistanKarakoram Range8,611 m (28,251 ft)

K2 Mountain Weather Forecast

Live high-altitude atmospheric downscaling for K2. 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°52′53″ N, 76°30′48″ E

K2 Mountain Weather Forecast

Downscaling atmospheric meteorological model for K2 (8,611 m)...
🏔️ Topography & Atmosphere

Elevation & Oxygen Profile

At 8,611 meters, atmospheric pressure drops significantly compared to sea level. Effective oxygen intake is approximately 33% of sea level, requiring careful acclimatization.

Summit Height:8,611 m
Prominence:4,020 m
Coordinates:35°52′53″ N, 76°30′48″ 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:Jet Stream & Hypoxia
First Ascent:July 31, 1954
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