Gulmarg Region

Issued
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 3:17AM UTC
Expires
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 3:17AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 1
THE BOTTOM LINE

Please ride conservatively; an accident resulting in injury may hae a very different outcome in the Gulmarg backcountry compared to your home country.  Go to areas where you are confident that your group can make sound decisions and select appropriate terrain to stay safe.  The alpine and below treeline avalanche risk today is LOW.

Avalanche Danger

Monday, February 3, 2020
Above Treeline 1 - Low
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 (2)

Problem #1: Loose Dry

Problem Type
Loose Dry
Loose Dry
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: Wet Slab

Problem Type
Wet Slab
Wet 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. ​