THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON January 14, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on January 13, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Dangerous avalanche conditions today.  Storm winds actively loading alpine slopes which have very weak previous snow as support.  Expect naturally occuring avalanches above treeline with debris from these avalanches reaching treeline.  

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

3. Considerable

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

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.
    Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential.
Avalanche Problem 1: Storm Slab
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Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
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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. ​