THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON February 11, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on February 10, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Steep alpine slopes are a gamble with a deep persistent weak layer.  The consequences of triggering an avalanche within this layer are large, destructive avalanches which may endanger not only you, your group but other groups below and rescuers.  New storm snow load will stress the persistent weak layer where present.  This will erase gains in strength made over the past days and increase the likelyhood that the weight of a single person may trigger a large destructive avalanche.  

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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.
    Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended.
Avalanche Problem 1: Persistent Slab
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Careful route planning; use conservative decisions.  Affected slopes are difficult to predict.     

Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slab
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Developing from storm slab with increased risk at/above treeline.

advisory discussion

Remember that a serious injury sustained here in the Pir Pinjal range may have a far worse outcome than in Western countries due to long rescue duration.  

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February 1 a group skiing in Sheenmai bowl triggered a large destructive avalanche which caught, buried and killed two persons.  Lower on the slope an additional two persons were caught, partially buried and survived.

We welcome your snowpack and avalanche observations.  Please share them on Gulmargac.in under "Submit Observations"

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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. ​