Gulmarg Region

Issued
Sunday, January 26, 2025 - 3:41AM UTC
Expires
Monday, January 27, 2025 - 3:41AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 4
THE BOTTOM LINE

Very dangerous avalanche conditions above 3000m increading during sudden rise in temperature.  Expect to trigger large destructive avalanches in specific terrain.  Below 3000m moderate to low risk.

 

Avalanche Danger

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Above Treeline 4 - High
Near Treeline 2 - Moderate
Below Treeline 1 - Low

Danger Scale

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

Avalanche Problems (2)

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)

An additional 30mm water/eq tuesday loading a very weak snowpack on all aspects above 3000m.  Steep N-NE-E aspects are guaranteed to trigger large destructive avalanches if they have not yet failed previously.  

Problem #2: Wind Slab

Problem Type
Wind Slab
Wind 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)

Wind slabs may be triggered on steep SE aspects above 3000m.  Increasing risk during sudden rise in temperatures.

Mountain Weather

Snow Forecast

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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. ​