THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON January 28, 2020 @ 11:05 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on January 27, 2020 @ 11:05 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Restrictions on internet traffic have been reduced in Kashmir.  Guests to Gulmarg are strongly encouraged to visit the daily avalanche bulletin posted at the Base (G1) of the Gondola and our Tuesday evening avalanche awareness talk held at Pine palace heritage hotel at 7pm.  

2. Moderate

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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.

1. Low

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Transistional - Near 3000 meters
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

1. Low

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Sub-Alpine - Below 3000 meters
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
    Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slab
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Wind slab formed on Jan 26 have settled into a comfortable bond with the old snow surface.  Use care leaving ridgetops entering North aspects where evidence of wind slab is present.  

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

Snow Forecast

View detailed snow forecast for Gulmarg at:

snow-forecast.com

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. ​