Gulmarg Region

Issued
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 4:00PM UTC
Expires
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 4:00PM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 3
THE BOTTOM LINE

 Snowfall and moderate Southerly winds increasing for a time then clearing by this evening.  Storm conditions may trigger avalanches in the alpine region by afternoon today.  Avoid the alpine elevations (above 3500 meters) today and avoid alpine avalanche runout zones this evening.  

Avalanche Danger

Monday, March 8, 2021
Above Treeline 3 - Considerable
Near Treeline 2 - Moderate
Below Treeline 1 - Low

Danger Scale

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

Avalanche Problems (1)

Problem #1: 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

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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. ​