Gulmarg Region
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (1)
Problem #1: Wind Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Forecast Discussion
Remember that a serious injury sustained here in the Pir Pinjal range may have a far worse outcome than in Western countries due to long rescue duration.
Recent Avalanche Activity
February 1 a group skiing in Sheenmai bowl triggered a large destructive avalanche which caught, buried and killed two persons. Lower on the slope an additional two persons were caught, one being partially buried and survived. Read the full investigation on the observations page.
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.