Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
The combination of storm snow and high winds has added a very large load test to the alpine snowpack. Certain areas may still hang in the balance. Two scenarios exist. The likely triggering of small to large slab avalanches by a single rider on North aspects. The possible triggering of a very large avalanche on the same aspects at a deeper persistent yet durable layer.
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (2)
Problem #1: Wind Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Problem #2: Persistent Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Forecast Discussion
Expect some delay this morning in the opening of second phase due to snow removal. A loaned snow groomer is expected to provide grooming facilites today in both phases. Ski patrol will work to open both chairlift and second phase today.
Recent Avalanche Activity
A very large avalanche occured Thursday evening in the alpine region of the ski area at Gulmarg. The ski area had been closed for two days during this period in observation of the special avalanche advisory issued by the Gulmarg Avalanche Center on Monday. Any investigation conducted by forecaster Brian Newman will be posted here.
Mountain Weather
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.