Climate is very cold in the Qilian Mountains because of higher altitude.There are periglacial phenomenon widespread that is controlled by topographical and hydrological conditions.

• 摘要祁连山地区地势高耸，气候严寒，冰缘现象广布，各类冰缘现象受地形与水分条件的控制，分布具有明显的规律性。