Gulmarg Region

Issued
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 3:18AM UTC
Expires
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 3:18AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 2
THE BOTTOM LINE

Normal caution advised in choosing a safe route above 3000 m.  Continue to avoid steep terrain with no past evidence of avalanche to ground (persistent weak layer).  

Avalanche Danger

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Above Treeline 2 - Moderate
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 (2)

Problem #1: 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)

In many areas new storm snow load is supported by weak facets at the ground.  Evidence of previous avalanches to ground are a reasonable means of terrain selection.  

Problem #2: 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)

Mountain Weather

 

Snow Forecast

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. ​