Gulmarg Region

Issued
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 1:02PM UTC
Expires
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:02PM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 1
THE BOTTOM LINE

Shallow snow and small areas of dense snow limited to North aspects above 3000m.  Weak facets and ice at the base of the snowpack.  

Avalanche Danger

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Above Treeline 1 - Low
Near Treeline 1 - Low
Below Treeline 0 - No Rating

Danger Scale

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

Avalanche Problems (1)

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)

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. ​