K2 2007 Weather: Weather Alert for K2, NP, GB I/II and Broad Peaks: Be Careful on Saturday/Sunday

Copyright© Billy Pierson

Update 7/6/2007: Weather ALERT for K2/N.P/GBI/GBII/BPks: All Climbers are advised: Be Careful on Saturday and Sunday. HANIF

Update 7/5/2007: Weather Alert for K2, NP, GBI/II and Broad Peaks: Be Careful on Saturday/Sunday

No significant stormy weather is expected in next 2 days (Thu/Fri) except few local build-ups at times. But high stormy winds likely to grip on Saturday making weather very bad due to snow/poor visibility, same on Sunday. Be careful on Saturday/Sunday, then weather expected to improve from Monday giving a 3 or 4 days window.

Average Temps at 20,000 ft = -17 to -19°C.

Average Temps at 25,000 ft = -21 to -23°C.

(Note: Temp Variation b/w max/min is 4/5°C). 

Average Wind Speed at 20,000-25,000 ft on Thu/Fri = 40/50 Knots, Direction = NW/W.

Average Wind Speed at 20,000-25,000 ft on Sat/Sun = 50/70 Knots, Direction = W/SW.

HANIF

Update 7/04/2007: Weather for K2, NP, GBI/II and Broad Peaks

ON & OFF light snow continue, Be Careful on weekend. 

This ON & OFF light snow at times, with same winds, will continue during next few days, but no heavy stormy weather is expected during the period. Wednesday and Friday are comparatively better, Thursday is not good.

Winds are expected to increase from weekend, causing heavy snow/poor visibility. Be careful from Saturday, the coming hard/bad weather may last for 4 to 5 days. Hanif.

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