Gulmarg Region

Issued
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 2:40PM UTC
Expires
Friday, February 22, 2019 - 2:40PM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 0
THE BOTTOM LINE

Strong Southerly winds today with ongoing snowfall.   Risk of large to very large natural avalanches on the Northerly alpine aspects.   

Second phase will be closed due to high winds today. The chairlift will also remain closed today. Slope grooming is expected to begin again on Friday

Avalanche Danger

Thursday, February 21, 2019
Above Treeline 4 - High
Near Treeline 2 - Moderate
Below Treeline 2 - Moderate

Danger Scale

1 - 1 - Low
2 - 2 - Moderate
3 - 3 - Considerable
4 - 4 - High
5 - 5 - Extreme

Avalanche Problems (2)

Problem #1: Storm Slab

Problem Type
Storm Slab
Storm Slab
Aspect/Elevation
Above Treeline
Near Treeline
Below Treeline
Likelihood
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Certain
Size
Small (D1)
Large (D2)
Very Large (D3)
Historic (D4-5)

Problem #2: Wind Slab

Problem Type
Wind Slab
Wind Slab
Aspect/Elevation
Above Treeline
Near Treeline
Below Treeline
Likelihood
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Certain
Size
Small (D1)
Large (D2)
Very Large (D3)
Historic (D4-5)

Mountain Weather

Snow Forecast

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. ​