Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
Strong Southerly winds have produced poorly bonded slab on North thru Northeast alpine aspects. This problem will become worse and will grow to cover all alpine aspects during warming mid-day temperatures. A single skier will likely trigger large avalanches. The alpine risk is CONSIDERABLE. Below treeline is LOW.
Please make very conservative decisions in entering the alpine backcountry today.
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (1)
Problem #1: Wind Slab
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Mountain Weather
***Special Avalanche Advisory***
Due to forecasted snow and high winds there will be likely chances of very large avalanches descending from the alpine region and penetrating the alpine treeline. Avoid the alpine region during the following period:
48 hours beginning Wednesday(20) morning and ending Thursday(21) evening.
View detailed snow forecast for Gulmarg at:
snow-forecast.com
This avalanche advisory is provided through a partnership between the Jammu and Kashmir State Department of Tourism and the Gulmarg Avalanche Center. This advisory covers the Pir Pinjal range accessible from the Gulmarg Ski Area. Click here for a map of the forecast area. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. This advisory expires 24 hours after the posted time unless otherwise noted. The information in this advisory is provided as public a service. The user of this information accepts all risks and responsibility.