Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
Rcently 100-150cm of new snow fall onto a very weak existing snowpack resulting in large naturaly triggered avalanches on all aspects between 3000-4000m.
There are still slopes extremely prone to Human trigger especially with the 30-40cm that is forecasted to fall in the next 24hrs which will add further load to the weak snowpack. Below Gulmarg the snow base is starting to build but remains at a Low avalanche risk due to the thin coverage.
Avalanche Danger
Danger Scale
Avalanche Problems (2)
Problem #1: Deep Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
Large Deep slab avalanches are still very likely in all back contry terrain between 3000-4000m. Be extremely cautious with terrain selection if stepping into the backcountry.
Problem #2: Wind Slab
Problem Type
Aspect/Elevation
Likelihood
Size
With 30-40cm and strong SW winds forecasted in the next 24hrs Wind Slab avalanches are possible in near ridgline lee terain features.
Mountain Weather
View detailed snow forecast for Gulmarg at:
snow-forecast.com
Two-Day Mountain Weather Forecast
| Today | Tonight | Tomorrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Overcast skies with light southerly winds and lowering cloud ceiling | — | — |
| Temperatures | 23 deg. F. | 20 deg. F. | 25 deg. F. |
| Wind Direction | South East | Southerly | West by midday |
| Wind Speed | 10-20kph | 20-40kph | 10-20kph |
| Expected snowfall | 1-3 in. | 3-5 in. | 10-15 in. |
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.