THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 14, 2022 @ 8:30 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on March 13, 2022 @ 8:30 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Wind slab on North aspects at alpine ridgetop elevations.  Be mindful of sudden rise in temperature and sustained warm temperatures on South aspects.  Both will have an effect of increasing avalanche risk.  Due to the ongoing absence of freezing temperatures overnight, wetslab avalanches are a risk on South aspects up to 3500 meters where snow will collapse in the shape of your skis/snowboard due to your weight.  

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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.

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.

2. Moderate

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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.
    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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Avalanche Problem 2: Wet Slab
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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. ​