Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
Storm through Friday with strong winds and heavy snowfall. During this period avoid alpine runout zones around 3000m due to risk of natural avalanches from above.
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (2)
Problem #1: Wind Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Problem #2: Persistent Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Increasing chance new snow load may collapse weak layer of facets at the base of the snowpack resulting in large destructive avalanches.
Mountain Weather
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.