THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON February 28, 2025 @ 8:54 am
Avalanche Advisory published on February 27, 2025 @ 8:54 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Storm through Friday with strong winds and heavy snowfall.  During this period avoid alpine runout zones around 3000m due to risk of natural avalanches from above.  

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Alpine - 3000 meters and above
Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential.

2. Moderate

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Transistional - Near 3000 meters
Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.

1. Low

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Sub-Alpine - Below 3000 meters
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
    Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slab
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Avalanche Problem 2: Persistent Slab
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Increasing chance new snow load may collapse weak layer of facets at the base of the snowpack resulting in large destructive avalanches.

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

 

Snow Forecast

View detailed snow forecast for Gulmarg at:

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Disclaimer

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. ​