Gulmarg Region

Issued
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 3:08AM UTC
Expires
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 3:08AM UTC
Author
brian
Danger level 2
THE BOTTOM LINE

Wind slab avalanche risk on steep North alpine aspects above 3500m.  Dangerous conditions due to old snow supported by weak snow at the ground.  Areas where previous avalanches have occurred have the best chance of reduced avalanche risk. Understand the present avalanche problems (below).

Avalanche Danger

Friday, March 13, 2026
Above Treeline 2 - Moderate
Near Treeline 0 - No Rating
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 (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)

Problem #2: Loose Wet

Problem Type
Loose Wet
Loose Wet
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)

Recent Avalanche Activity

Wet slab avalanche activity mid-day on steep South aspects.  

Mountain Weather

Expect a return to winter conditions including freezing temperatures and snowfall by 10 March.  

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. ​