THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 28, 2026 @ 9:41 am
Avalanche Advisory published on March 27, 2026 @ 9:41 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center



Wet slab avalanche risk on South aspects.  Understand the present avalanche problem (below).

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

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Transistional - Near 3000 meters

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Sub-Alpine - Below 3000 meters
    Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wet Slab
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Water will saturate the snowpack due to recent rain.  Danger signal includes areas where snow is unsupportive; the weight of a single skier collapses deep into wet, rounded grain-like snow.

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

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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. ​

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