Gulmarg Region

Issued
Thursday, January 6, 2022 - 4:00PM UTC
Expires
Friday, January 7, 2022 - 4:00PM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 3
THE BOTTOM LINE

Recent storm has deposited 85cms at Kangdoor (3000M).  Strong Southerly winds recorded Tuesday evening.  Numerous previous avalanches observed on Northerly aspects.

Avalanche Danger

Thursday, January 6, 2022
Above Treeline 3 - Considerable
Near Treeline 3 - Considerable
Below Treeline 2 - Moderate

Danger Scale

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

Avalanche Problems (1)

Problem #1: Deep Slab

Problem Type
Deep Slab
Deep 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. ​