Gulmarg Region

Issued
Sunday, March 2, 2025 - 1:50AM UTC
Expires
Monday, March 3, 2025 - 1:50AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 4
THE BOTTOM LINE

Very dangerous avalanche conditions above 3000m.  Large destructive avalanches may be triggered by a single skier.  

Avalanche Danger

Sunday, March 2, 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 (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)

New storm snow load is supported by weak facets at the ground.  Areas which have not previously avalanched within recent storm are likely to be triggered by a single skier resulting large destrctive avalanches.  

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. ​