Gulmarg Region
THE BOTTOM LINE
Rcently 150-200cm of new snow has fallen onto a very weak existing snowpack resulting in large naturaly triggered avalanches on all aspects between 3000-4000m.
There are still slopes above 3000m that will be extremely prone to Human trigger especially with the 40-50cm that fell through the last 24hrs which has added further load to the weak snowpack.
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
Moderate southwesterly winds and the new 40-50cm that weve recived in the past 24hrs will likely form Wind Slab avalanches 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 | Obscured skies | scattered skies | Clear by 08:00 |
| Temperatures | 24 deg. F. | 19 deg. F. | 30 deg. F. |
| Wind Direction | Westerly | Southerly | Easterly |
| Wind Speed | 30-40kph | 20-30kph | 10-20kph |
| Expected snowfall | 1 in. | 0 in. | 0 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.