Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
North and Northeast aspects above 3000 meters have a persistent deep slab risk. Avalanches triggered will be large, destructive and contain the entire seasonal snowpack down to the ground. As seen in Thursday's incident in South Apherwat bowl, they are difficult to trigger and may occur on slopes already skied with numerous tracks.
Avoid entering the backcountry in the afternoon when fog and snowfall make for poor visibility.
Avalanche Danger
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Avalanche Problems (2)
Problem #1: Wind Slab
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Problem #2: Persistent Slab
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Recent Avalanche Activity
At approximately 1pm on Thursday Feb 22, a large avalanche was triggered by a group of skiers in South Apherwat bowl, in the backcountry outside Gulmarg ski area. 8 skiers were caught; 1 was completely buried and killed. Seven of the group member had airbags. Six of them managed to deply their airbags and were partially buried, one with minor injuries. The eitghth member, a local guide was partially buried and was not wearing an airbag. The avalanche was a destructive size 3.
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.