THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON February 20, 2019 @ 6:12 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on February 19, 2019 @ 6:12 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Strong Southerly winds have produced poorly bonded slab on North thru Northeast alpine aspects. This problem will become worse and will grow to cover all alpine aspects during warming mid-day temperatures. A single skier will likely trigger large avalanches. The alpine risk is CONSIDERABLE. Below treeline is LOW.

Please make very conservative decisions in entering the alpine backcountry today.

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

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.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slab
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Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

***Special Avalanche Advisory***

Due to forecasted snow and high winds there will be likely chances of very large avalanches descending from the alpine region and penetrating the alpine treeline. Avoid the alpine region during the following period:

48 hours beginning Wednesday(20) morning and ending Thursday(21) evening.

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. ​