Gulmarg Region

Issued
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 3:50PM UTC
Expires
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 3:50PM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 2
THE BOTTOM LINE

Storm snow increasing tonight will have a good likelihood of forming an adequate bond to the old snow surface.  The deeper snowpack is well-settled so the concern storm slab from snowfall today and tonight.  Expect navigation to become difficult by afternoon in the alpine region with chances of rain up to 3000 meters/snow above.  

First phase will re-open today at 11am.  Chairlift will operate however Second phase will depend on weather.  

Avalanche Danger

Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Above Treeline 2 - Moderate
Near Treeline 1 - Low
Below Treeline 1 - Low

Danger Scale

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

Avalanche Problems (1)

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)

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. ​