Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
Wind slab on North half aspects in Alpine elevations (above 3000m). Various alpine avalanche paths in the alpine region have a deeply buried weak layer and may be hanging in the balance. A single rider may trigger large, destructive avalanches. When selecting your route in the backcountry, remain conservative.
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (2)
Problem #1: Wind Slab
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Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Problem #2: Persistent Slab
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Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
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This avalanche problem is at the bottom of the snowpack. Very large crystals with lots of open space between. With an entire layer of the snowack, 2"-6"or more, its weakness in supporting additional layers of snow becomes significant. Where did these large crystals come from? They are the evolution of regular snow flakes which fell out of the sky back in November (one of the coldest months of the year). As these snow flakes accumulated on the ground, they formed the first snowpack of the season. What cuased them to undergo such a dramatic change is due to extreme seasonal conditions generally only occuring at the beginning of winter; extra cold temperatures, extra shallow snow pack, and finally extra time enduring these conditions.
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.