Is Gasherbrum I snowsure?
The snowiest week in Gasherbrum I is week 2 of June. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 18 cm of snowfall. Check out the Gasherbrum I Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Gasherbrum I
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 3 cm | 2.3 days |
| January | 3 cm | 2.4 days |
| February | 6 cm | 3.2 days |
| March | 9 cm | 4.1 days |
| April | 13 cm | 4.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gasherbrum I during July (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of July for Gasherbrum I is 10 cm. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week. Gasherbrum I typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of July at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 7002m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (5495m) is well bellow the middle elevation of Gasherbrum I. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Gasherbrum I in the middle of July. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Pretty cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Gasherbrum I in week three of July of just -9.9°C at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to -10.6°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 14km/h).
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Gasherbrum I Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gasherbrum I and (2009 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Gasherbrum I are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Gasherbrum I are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Gasherbrum I are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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