Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
Very dangerous avalanche conditions becoming worse during sudden rise in temperature above 3000m. Expect to trigger large destructive avalanches in specific terrain. Choose steep alpine terrain only if you are confident it has previously avalanched to ground. Below 3000m low risk.
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (2)
Problem #1: Persistent Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Steep N-NE-E-SE aspects are guaranteed to trigger large destructive avalanches if they have not yet failed previously. Fast-rising temperatures will make this problem more sensitive to triggering by a single skier.
Problem #2: Storm Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Poor bond of new snow to old crust on steep south aspects will become more dangerous during sudden rise in temperature.
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.