Gulmarg Region

Issued
Friday, February 16, 2024 - 2:15AM UTC
Expires
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 2:15AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 2
THE BOTTOM LINE

Steep North and Northeast aspects above 3000 m still have dangerous weakness.  Avoid areas which appear loaded and have not previously avalanched.  Continue to use safe travel techniques.  

Avalanche Danger

Friday, February 16, 2024
Above Treeline 2 - Moderate
Near Treeline 1 - Low
Below Treeline 0 - No Rating

Danger Scale

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

Avalanche Problems (1)

Problem #1: Persistent Slab

Problem Type
Persistent Slab
Persistent 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)

5 days of warmer temperatures have helped stabilize weakness in all elevations/aspects.  This weakness has not disappeared!  Added load from new storm snow may once again make this weakness a danger of human-triggered avalanches.  

Mountain Weather

Snow Forecast

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. ​