Gulmarg Region

Issued
Friday, January 13, 2023 - 4:00PM UTC
Expires
Saturday, January 14, 2023 - 4:00PM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 3
THE BOTTOM LINE

Dangerous avalanche conditions today.  Storm winds actively loading alpine slopes which have very weak previous snow as support.  Expect naturally occuring avalanches above treeline with debris from these avalanches reaching treeline.  

Avalanche Danger

Friday, January 13, 2023
Above Treeline 4 - High
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

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)

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. ​