Gulmarg Region

Issued
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 3:46AM UTC
Expires
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 3:46AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 3
THE BOTTOM LINE

Very dangerous avalanche conditions above 3000m increasing during sudden rise in temperature.  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

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Above Treeline 3 - Considerable
Near Treeline 1 - Low
Below Treeline 1 - Low

Danger Scale

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

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)

Steep N-NE-E-SE aspects are guaranteed to trigger large destructive avalanches if they have not yet failed previously.  

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. ​