THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON January 25, 2025 @ 8:25 am
Avalanche Advisory published on January 24, 2025 @ 8:25 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Very dangerous avalanche conditions above 3000m.  Expect to trigger large destructive avalanches in specific terrain.  Below 3000m moderate to low risk.

 

4. High

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Alpine - 3000 meters and above
Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended.

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.
    Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended.
Avalanche Problem 1: Persistent Slab
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An additional 30mm water/eq tuesday loading a very weak snowpack on all aspects above 3000m.  Steep N-NE-E aspects are guaranteed to trigger large destructive avalanches if they have not yet failed previously.  

Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slab
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Southwest winds have been moderate to strong for the past 24 hours.  Wind slabs may be triggered on steep S-SE aspects above 3000m.

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

Snow Forecast

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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. ​